When incising the cranium between burr holes, what attachment to the powered craniotome is necessary to prevent injury of underlying tissues?

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A dural guard with footplate is necessary to prevent injury of underlying tissues when using a powered craniotome to incise the cranium between burr holes. The dural guard provides a barrier between the craniotome blade and the underlying dura mater, preventing accidental penetration and potential injury to the brain or other structures. The #3 Penfield dissector is used to gently dissect and bluntly separate tissues, but is not appropriate for preventing injury during a bony incision. A smoke evacuator is used to remove smoke and particulate matter generated during surgical procedures, but is not necessary for preventing injury during a craniotomy. The wire-pass drill bit is used for inserting wires during skull fixation and is not used during a craniotomy incision.

When Incising the Cranium Between Burr Holes, What Attachment to the Powered