| Item | Use | |------|-----| | Scalpel (#10 or #11 blade) | Incision, decompression | | Mosquito forceps | Clamping bleeders | | Suture (non-absorbable, e.g., nylon 2-0 or 3-0) | Temporary vessel ligation or skin closure | | Sterile gloves + antiseptic (chlorhexidine/betadine) | Infection control | | Hemostatic dressing (QuikClot/Celox) | Direct hemorrhage control | | Tourniquet (CAT or SOF-T) | Proximal limb bleeding | | Chest seal or sterile plastic | Open pneumothorax |
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Excellent use of high-quality diagrams, radiographs, and summarized tables to reinforce complex surgical concepts. | Item | Use | |------|-----| | Scalpel
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