Statements (57)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:surgery
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| gptkbp:approves |
gptkb:FDA
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| gptkbp:available_in |
various forms
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| gptkbp:can_be_used_with |
other hemostatic agents
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| gptkbp:composed_of |
sterilized beeswax
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| gptkbp:contraindication |
patients with known allergies to beeswax
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| gptkbp:first_introduced |
in the 1960s
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| gptkbp:has |
a shelf life of 3 years
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Codman® Bone Wax
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| gptkbp:is |
non-toxic
easy to handle biocompatible available in different sizes subject to quality control standards radiopaque a common tool in surgical practice a key component in many surgical procedures a mechanical barrier to bleeding a product of medical innovation a product that has evolved over time a product that has undergone clinical testing a product that is subject to regulatory oversight a product that is used worldwide a product that requires training for effective use a product with a long history in medicine a staple in surgical kits a temporary solution for hemostasis a trusted product among healthcare professionals applied directly to bleeding surfaces available in pre-formed shapes not a substitute for surgical techniques not recommended for use in infected areas not suitable for all types of bleeding often included in surgical training programs often referenced in surgical literature often used in cranial surgeries often used in joint surgeries often used in spinal surgeries used in conjunction with sutures or staples used in various surgical specialties used to aid in bone healing used to enhance patient outcomes used to manage surgical complications used to reduce blood loss during surgery widely recognized in the medical community |
| gptkbp:is_applied_in |
orthopedic surgery
neurosurgery plastic surgery |
| gptkbp:is_effective_against |
hematoma formation
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| gptkbp:manufacturer |
gptkb:Codman_and_Shurtleff,_Inc.
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| gptkbp:not_absorbed_by |
the body
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| gptkbp:packaging |
sterile packaging
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| gptkbp:requires |
proper application technique
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| gptkbp:used_by |
surgeons
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| gptkbp:used_for |
controlling bleeding during surgery
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Codman_Neurosurgery
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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