Surgical drapes. (Product Marketplace).OTOMED has introduced the Glasscock Otology otology /otol·o·gy/ (o-tol´ah-je) the branch of medicine dealing with the ear, its anatomy, physiology, and pathology.otolog´ic o·tol·o·gy n. The branch of medicine that deals with the ear. and Neurotology Surgical Drapes. These new disposable surgical drapes, designed by Michael E. Glasscock III, MD, FACS FACS Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. FACS abbr. Fellow of the American College of Surgeons FACS fluorescence-activated cell sorter. , combine the advantages of several drapes into one practical solution that addresses the needs of all Otology and Neurotology surgeons. The nonwoven fabric is waterproof and completely covers the patient. An antibiotic-impregnated plastic shield covers the auricle auricle /au·ri·cle/ (aw´ri-k'l) 1. pinna; the flap of the ear. 2. the ear-shaped appendage of either atrium of the heart. 3. formerly, the atrium of the heart. and postauricular area, ensuring sterility. The drapes have plastic pouches that attach to the hospital suction system to collect excess fluids, thereby keeping the surgical field dry and uncontaminated. The Otology Drape features a slit for a speculum holder, and the Neurotology Drape has a cut-out area that allows access to abdominal fat for closure of the mastoid mastoid /mas·toid/ (mas´toid) 1. breast-shaped. 2. mastoid process. 3. pertaining to the mastoid process. mas·toid n. The mastoid process. in acoustic and skull base surgical procedures. Circle 170 on Reader Service Card |
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