Surgical Techniques and Device Handling

The video tutorial explains how to identify the greater tubercle of the humerus and position the patient correctly. It details the steps to locate the greater tubercle and demonstrates the use of the NiO device for insertion. Finally, it covers the removal of the trocar while leaving the stabilizer base in place.

What is the insertion site for the humerus?

• Surgical neck

• Lesser tubercle

• Greater tubercle

• Bicipital groove

Why is it important to internally rotate the arm when positioning the patient?

• To stabilize the humerus

• To better expose the greater tubercle

• To expose the bicipital groove

• To protect the deltoid muscle

What is the purpose of forming a knife cutting edge with the hand?

• To palpate the surgical neck

• To stabilize the arm

• To bisect the arm at the deltoids

• To bisect the axilla

How should the NiO be grasped to avoid interference with the stabilizer?

• By the textured dots

• By the stabilizer base

• By the safety cap

• By the trigger wings

What is the first step in deploying the NiO device?

• Pull up on the trigger wings

• Rotate the safety cap 90 degrees

• Remove the trocar

• Compress the NiO fully

What should be done after the NiO has been deployed?

• Compress the NiO again

• Remove the stabilizer base

• Remove the device while leaving the stabilizer base

• Rotate the safety cap back

How can the trocar be removed after deployment?

• By pulling the trigger wings

• By rotating the stabilizer base

• By hand or using the trocar removal notch

• By using the safety cap