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Surgical Instruments

This document describes various surgical instruments used for grasping, clamping, retracting, cutting, dissecting, probing, and dilating. It provides details on forceps such as sponge forceps, transfer forceps, splinter forceps, and tissue forceps. Additionally, it outlines hemostats like the curved mosquito and Kelly hemostats. Other instruments covered are needle holders, towel clamps, skin hooks, scissors, speculums, and an anoscope. Each tool is briefly described with its primary function and key features.

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Surgical Instruments

This document describes various surgical instruments used for grasping, clamping, retracting, cutting, dissecting, probing, and dilating. It provides details on forceps such as sponge forceps, transfer forceps, splinter forceps, and tissue forceps. Additionally, it outlines hemostats like the curved mosquito and Kelly hemostats. Other instruments covered are needle holders, towel clamps, skin hooks, scissors, speculums, and an anoscope. Each tool is briefly described with its primary function and key features.

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  • Surgical Instruments Overview: Provides an overview of various categories of surgical instruments.
  • Sponge Forceps: Describes the usage and features of sponge forceps in surgical procedures.
  • Transfer Forceps: Explains how transfer forceps are used to arrange items on a sterile field.
  • Splinter Forceps: Details the function of splinter forceps for foreign object retrieval.
  • Walter Splinter Forceps: Describes the design and usage of Walter splinter forceps with a spear-head.
  • 1x2 Toothed Tissue Forceps: Explains the function of 1x2 toothed tissue forceps for holding tissues securely.
  • Plain Thumb Forceps: Covers the uses of plain thumb forceps in surgeries for holding tissues.
  • Curved Mosquito Hemostat: Describes the application of curved mosquito hemostat for delicate tissues.
  • Kelly Hemostat: Displays the features and usages of a Kelly hemostat for clamping vessels.
  • Needle Holder: Explains the use of a needle holder to pass suture needles through tissue.
  • Towel Clamp: Describes a towel clamp's purpose in securing drapes at the surgical site.
  • Skin Hook: Outlines the usage of a skin hook in retracting small incisions.
  • Iris Suture Scissors: Details the function of Iris suture scissors in removing sutures safely.
  • Scalpel Holder: Explains the function and use of a scalpel holder in surgeries.
  • Lister Bandage Scissors: Describes how Lister bandage scissors are used for cutting bandages.
  • Sharp/Sharp Scissors: Explains the purpose of sharp/sharp scissors in cutting tissues.
  • Sharp/Blunt Scissors: Describes the use of sharp/blunt scissors for dissecting fascia and muscle.
  • Curved Blunt/Blunt Scissors: Details how curved blunt/blunt scissors are used in various surgical applications.
  • Ear Curette: Explains the use of an ear curette for removing ear wax.
  • Nasal Speculum: Describes the function of a nasal speculum for nasal examinations.
  • Anoscope with Obturator: Explains the usage of an anoscope with obturator for examining the anal canal.
  • Vaginal Speculum: Describes the use of a vaginal speculum during gynecological exams.

Surgical

Instruments
Grasping and Clamping
Retracting
Cutting and Dissecting
Probing and Dilating

Sponge Forceps

Used to hold gauze


squares or sponge to
mop up the surgical site
Jaws are serrated

Transfer Forceps

When sterile, transfer


forceps;
arrange items on
sterile tray
transfer items to
sterile field

Splinter Forceps

Fine tip for foreign


object retrieval

Walter Splinter Forceps

Very fine tip


Spear-head design

1x2 Toothed Tissue Forceps

Used for grasping and


holding tissue, muscle
or skin surrounding a
wound
Single toothed on one
side; fits between two
teeth on the other
side
Available as 1x2 or
2x3 or 3x4

Plain Thumb Forceps

Used to hold tissue in place when applying


sutures
Used to gently move tissues out of the way
during exploratory surgery
Used to insert packing into or remove objects
from deep cavities

Curved Mosquito Hemostat

Used to hold delicate


tissue
Used to compress
bleeding vessels
Jaws are fully serrated

Kelly Hemostat

Used to clamp small vessels or hold tissue


Jaws are partially serrated
Curved or straight

Needle Holder

Used to hold and pass a suturing needle through


tissue
Has groove to hold needle within jaws

Towel Clamp

Adds weight to drapes and towels to ensure they


stay in place
Allow exposure of the operative site

Skin Hook

Flat end is a blunt retractor


Three-prong end may be sharp to dull
Used to retract small incisions or secure a skin
edge for suturing

Iris Suture Scissors

Used to remove
sutures
Blade has beak or
hook to slide under
sutures

Scalpel Holder

Holds scalpel blade


Acts as a handle

Lister Bandage Scissors

Used to remove bandages and dressings


Probe tip is blunt; inserted under bandages with
relative safety

Sharp/Sharp Scissors

Used to cut and dissect tissue


Both blade tips are sharp

Sharp/Blunt Scissors

Used to cut and dissect fascia and muscle


One blunt tip and one sharp tip

Curved Blunt/Blunt Scissors

Both blade tips are


blunt
Can be curved or
straight

Ear Currette

Can have sharp or blunt scraper ends


Used to remove ear wax from ear canal

Nasal Speculum

Used to spread
nostrils during
examination

Anoscope with Obturator

Used to visualize the


rectum and lumen of the
sigmoid colon
Used to examine anal
canal and distal aspect of
the rectum
Consists of a stylus or
removable plug
(Obturator) used during
the insertion of many
tubular instruments
(Anoscope).

Vaginal Speculum

Used during
gynecological exam or
procedure
Dilates the opening of
the vaginal cavity,
allowing for inspection
of the vagina and
cervix
Facilitates access for
observation and
treatment

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