Halsted's principles, also known as Tenets of Halsted, are the basic principles of surgical technique regarding tissue handling.[1]
These key points were introduced in the late 19th century by William Stewart Halsted, co-founder of Johns Hopkins Hospital.[2][3]
- Gentle handling of tissue
- Meticulous haemostasis
- Preservation of blood supply
- Strict aseptic technique
- Minimum tension on tissues
- Accurate tissue apposition
- Obliteration of deadspace
References[edit]
- ^ Hunt, Geraldine B. (2012-01-01). "Principles of operative technique". BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Surgical Principles. BSAVA Library. pp. 264–276. doi:10.22233/9781905319756.21. ISBN 978-1-905319-75-6.
- ^ Guitron, Julian; Merrill, Walter H. (2012-03-01). "Man Is Fashioned, Not Born: The Contributions of George J. Heuer to Surgical Education". Journal of Surgical Education. 69 (2): 261–266. doi:10.1016/j.jsurg.2011.09.001. ISSN 1931-7204. PMID 22365877.
- ^ Hoad, Julian (2013-02-01). "Immediate postoperative recovery — Part 1". Veterinary Nursing Journal. 28 (2): 44–46. doi:10.1111/vnj.12009. ISSN 1741-5349. S2CID 81631499.