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The main considertaion in surgical needle selection is :


A to minimize microbial growth


B stabilization within the jaws of the needle holder


C To minimize trauma


D Corrosion resistance





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  #5

To minize trauma.. sizes of needles are marked as: 3/8,3/4 etc indicating the the arc portion of the circle folowed by 14 mm, 16 mm etc which tells the radius of the circle of which they make a arc
All needles are supposed to be sterile... no effect on minimising the infection
Needle holder is chosen according to the needle
all needles are disposible...no reuse...corrosion not a factor if used within expiry date
Yes you need to minimise the trauma and thats the aim in selection of needles








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