Used sutures or clips to avoid using the clips/sutures that will remain in the patient. Would it be more effective and faster to use an adjunctive hemostant.
Questions to Ask
Ask these questions to generate an in depth discussion and understand the surgeon’s needs/pain points.
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I noticed you used sutures/clips to manage bleeding at the end of the case. What were your reasons for doing that?
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Do you ever encounter challenges with access or visibility that make mechanical control more time-consuming?
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How often does bleeding at the end of the case delay closure or prolong OR time?
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Does the risk of SSIs concern you?
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Would a hemostatic agent that conforms to irregular surfaces and works quickly be of interest for those hard-to-reach bleeds?
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How do you currently approach cases with coagulopathy or patients on anticoagulants—do you see a role for adjunctive agents in those scenarios?
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Use insights from the initial discussion to position the most appropriate solution.
