Hemostats Flashcards

Study Notes

Hemostats Overview

Hemostats function as tissue forceps, utilized primarily to control bleeding.
They crush tissues and vessels, effectively stopping hemorrhages during surgical procedures.

Usage of Curved Hemostats

Curved hemostats are pointed upwards when in direct use on the patient, facilitating access to the surgical site.
When handing the instrument to a surgeon, the curved hemostat is oriented downwards for safety and ease of transfer.

Types of Hemostats

Halsted Mosquito Forceps: Designed for small vessel occlusion; features transverse striations throughout the inner jaws for enhanced grip.
Kelly Hemostatic Forceps: Suitable for larger blood vessels; has transverse striations that extend halfway down the jaws.
Crile Hemostatic Forceps: Used for larger vessels and tissue grasping; characterized by transverse striations running the full length of the inner jaw.
Rochester-Pean Hemostats: Ideal for grasping larger vessels and hollow tissue structures; longer and wider jaws provide greater clamping force than Crile forceps.
Rochester-Carmalt Hemostats: Designed to grasp larger vessels and hollow organs before ligation; features crosshatching on the tips for aggressive crushing capabilities.
Rochester-Ochsner Hemostats: Similar to Pean hemostats but include teeth on the tips (one tooth on one tip and two on the other) allowing for a firmer grip.
Ferguson Angiotribe: A heavy-duty instrument used for arresting hemorrhage; distinguished by deep, longitudinal grooves and extensive crosshatching for a strong clamping action.

Description

Test your knowledge on hemostats with these flashcards. Learn about their uses, types, and handling techniques in surgical settings. Ideal for medical students and practitioners looking to reinforce their understanding of this essential instrument.