Wound closure and biosurgery / Wedge Resection Steps / 03 Transect the parenchyma / What to look for / Question 01
The surgeon experienced continuous oozing despite using methods such as compression/simple packing.
Ask these questions to generate an in depth discussion and understand the surgeon’s needs/pain points.
Q.
I noticed there were some challenges with continuous oozing. What do you think the cause was?
What is the negative outcome of having to continue to pack to maintain haemostasis before moving forward with the procedure?
What impact does packing have on visibility in the tight intercostal space?
What methods have you tried in addition to packing when addressing continuous oozing?
What were your reasons for choosing to pack rather than using an adjunctive haemostat?
Use insights from the initial discussion to position the most appropriate solution.