6 Questions
What is the primary purpose of a BriteLite instrument?
To provide an LED light source in gynecological examinations
Which characteristic distinguishes a Duckbill speculum from a Graves speculum?
The size and curvature of the blades
What is the primary function of Tissue forceps in medical procedures?
Holding tissue during ophthalmic procedures
Which instrument is most suitable for performing Pap smears?
Duckbill speculum
What distinguishes a Duckbill speculum from a Bivalve speculum?
The method of blade opening
In what type of medical procedure would you most likely use a Duckbill speculum?
Pelvic examination
Study Notes
Grasping and Holding/Suturing Instruments
- Mayo-Hegar Needle Holder is a versatile surgical tool used for both human and animal procedures.
- It is used for intermediate to heavy weight needles while suturing.
- Shorter lengths are used in oral, gynecological, or dermatological procedures.
- Longer lengths are used for deep tissue suturing or in large animal procedures.
Cutting and Dissecting Instruments
- Suture scissors (also known as stitch scissors) are used for small suture removal.
- They have a small hook-shaped tip on one blade that slides under sutures to slightly lift them before cutting.
- They are available in varying lengths, with straight, smooth blunt/blunt tips.
- Dissecting scissors are used for dissecting and cutting tissue only.
- They are lighter and more delicate than standard instruments, allowing for precision with minimal fatigue.
- Surgical scissors are used for general, multipurpose cutting and dissecting.
- They are available in multiple lengths, with three tip configurations – sharp/sharp, blunt/blunt, and sharp/blunt.
Grasping and Holding Instruments
- Allis forceps are used to lift, hold, and retract slippery or dense tissue.
- They are commonly used with tonsil, vaginal, breast, and thyroid tissue.
- They are available in a variety of lengths, with narrow tips and atraumatic teeth.
- Foerster-Ballenger Sponge Forceps are used to hold gauze that absorbs excess fluids and blood from a surgical site.
- They are often used in bariatric surgeries because of their longer length.
- The curved version may be used for removing the placenta in OB/GYN procedures.
Additional Cutting and Dissecting Instruments
- Tissue scissors (also known as Metz, dissecting scissors, or delicate scissors) are used for dissecting and cutting delicate tissue.
- They are longer, thinner scissors with a relatively long shank to blade ratio.
- They may have straight or curved blades, and blunt tips.
- They are designed for cutting delicate tissue only, not for cutting sutures, drains, or heavy tissue.
Test your knowledge on surgical instruments with this quiz! Identify the instrument described based on its features and uses. Practice distinguishing between tissue scissors, Metz scissors, dissecting scissors, and delicate scissors.
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