A Veress needle is used to create access into the peritoneal cavity with the closed method
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
ANS: T
When using the closed method, a tiny nick is incised into the skin and a Veress spring-loaded needle is placed through the skin into the peritoneal cavity. The delivery of an expansion medium such as gas creates a working space.
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