Which substance is used in orthopedic procedures to provide hemostasis in bone?

a. Mineral oil
b. Thrombin and gelfoam
c. Bone wax
d. Lactated Ringer's


ANS: C
Used for hemostasis in bone, bone wax is a waxy substance opened only on request and kept on the instrument table when needed.

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