Surgical Hemostasis: Methods And Agents
Surgical hemostatic agents are materials and devices designed to achieve hemostasis, the prevention of blood loss. These include absorbable gelatin sponges, collagen sponges, oxidized cellulose, fibrin sealants, thrombin, bipolar electrocautery, harmonic scalpel, laser surgery, LigaSure, and endoscopic staplers. Hemostatic suturing, pressure dressings, and hemostatic agents are employed to control bleeding in surgical procedures, trauma management,…