Craniotomy for magligant astrocytoma. Haemostasis. Blood vessels secured using diathermy and application of surgicel, an alginates seaweed derivatives, an absorbable gauze which helps clotting. Hydrogen peroxide is also applied, this creates local heat and speeds up the formation of a blood clot...©shoutpictures.com.john@shoutpictures.
Craniotomy for magligant astrocytoma. Haemostasis. Blood vessels secured using diathermy and application of surgicel, an alginates seaweed derivatives, an absorbable gauze which aids clotting. Hydrogen peroxide is also applied, this creates local heat and speeds up formation of a blood clot...©shoutpictures.com.john@shoutpictures.com