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Retracting and Exposing

This document describes several types of retractors used in surgery including the Deaver retractor for deep abdominal or chest incisions, the Richardson retractor for holding back multiple deep tissues, the Army Navy retractor and Goulet retractor for shallow or superficial incisions, malleable or ribbon retractors for deep wounds that can be bent into various shapes, and the Weitlaner retractor for shallow incisions.

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Retracting and Exposing

This document describes several types of retractors used in surgery including the Deaver retractor for deep abdominal or chest incisions, the Richardson retractor for holding back multiple deep tissues, the Army Navy retractor and Goulet retractor for shallow or superficial incisions, malleable or ribbon retractors for deep wounds that can be bent into various shapes, and the Weitlaner retractor for shallow incisions.

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  • Deaver and Richardson Retractors: Describes the Deaver and Richardson retractors, their uses, and provides visual representations for each instrument.
  • Army Navy and Goulet Retractors: Highlights the Army Navy and Goulet retractors, focusing on their application for shallow or superficial incisions.
  • Malleable or Ribbon and Weitlaner Retractors: Features the Malleable or Ribbon and Weitlaner retractors, explaining their adaptability and specific incision uses.

RETRACTING AND EXPOSING INSTRUMENTS

DEAVER RETRACTOR
This is used to retract deep abdominal or chest incisions

RICHARDSON
RETRACTOR
A handheld, single-end retractor used to hold back multiple deep
tissues
ARMY NAVY
RETRACTOR
This is used to retract shallow or superficial incisions

GOULET
This is used to retract shallow or superficial incisions.
MALLEABLE OR RIBBON
This is used to retract deep wounds. May be bent to various
shapes

WEITLANER
This is used to retract shallow incisions.

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