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ERIC Number: EJ1453147
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 7
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-2473-3792
EISSN: EISSN-2473-3806
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Furthering the Understanding of Tumescent Fluids in Cadaveric Dissections
Melissa S. Zolnierz; George Kalu; Morgan McBride; Keanna Theobalt; Miles Turk
HAPS Educator, v28 n2 p28-34 2024
Surgeons and anesthesiologists use tumescent fluid to aid in the effectiveness of procedures. Injecting fluid to aid novice dissectors in improving speed, ease, and ability to distinguish planes has recently been proposed in the literature. In our study, we quantified dissections performed by first-year medical students after injecting fluid into the hands, feet, and faces. Photos of all aspects of the left (non-injected) and right (injected) sides were taken a week after dissection. Members of the study then individually scored the images based on what structures were dissected, their quality, and their dryness. Although previous studies found students felt the dissections were more manageable with fluid injections, no significant results occurred between the right and left sides of our three focus areas in quality or amount dissected. Injecting fluid in the hands, feet, and faces may not directly increase dissections' effectiveness; however, it can help prolong the longevity of dissections by reducing dryness.
Human Anatomy and Physiology Society. PO Box 2945, LeGrange, GA 30421. e-mail: editor@hapsconnect.org; Web site: https://www.hapsweb.org/page/hapsed_home
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Missouri (Kansas City)
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