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10. Silk
11. An intravenous cannula or vein flow (2)
12. Small, straight scissors (1)
13. Small, curved scissors (1)
14. Needle holder (1)
15. Round needle (1)
16. Cutting needle (2)
17. Tissue forceps (1)
18. Gauze (slit at one end
19. Probe
20. Fine dissecting forceps (1)
21. Local anesthesia
Clean:
22. Receiver for dirty swabs
23. Stand light, if available
24. Adhesive tape (plaster)
25. Dressing scissors

Procedure
1. Bring Equipment to the bedside of the patient
2. Explain the Procedure to the patient
3. Shave the area if needed
4. Position the patient properly
5. The nurse will then open the set and pour the cleaning lotion into the galipot for the
doctor
6. The doctor then will scrub his hands, put on gloves, clean and drape the area. He will
then anesthetize the area and will insert the I.V.
7. The cannula is securely tied with silk and the skin is closed
8. The nurse dresses the set and secures it with adhesive plaster
9. Remove all Equipment, wash and send for sterilization

16.4 Blood transfusion
Definition: It is the giving of blood to a patient through a vein.
Purpose
To counteract severe hemorrhage and replace the blood loss.
To prevent circulatory failure in operation; where blood loss is Considerable, such as
in rectal resection hysterectomy and arterial surgery
In severe burns to make up for blood loss by burning but only after Plasma and
electrolytes have been replaced.
For severe anemia, form cancer acacia and similar conditions.
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