Medical Instruments and Their Uses

arthroscope = instrument inserted into joint cavity to inspect contents aspirator = hollow instrument used to withdraw fluid, especially from body cavities, cysts, or joints autoclave = device used to sterilize instruments with pressurized, superheated steam catheter = tube inserted into narrow opening for removal or introduction of fluids

clamp = surgical instrument used to compress blood vessel or close off end of intestine cord clamp = flexible band used to compress or close off opening curette = spoon-shaped instrument used to scrape tissue from body cavities cystoscope = instrument used to view interior of bladder

diathermy knife = electrode-tipped blade used to coagulate tissue or small blood vessels drain = tube or wick used to draw fluid from body cavity to surface drain tube = tube used to drain fluid from inside body endoscope = slender, tubular instrument used for viewing and examining internal body parts

<p>float = instrument used to file or rasp a horse’s premolar and molar teeth fluoroscope = fluorescent screen on which X-rays may be viewed forceps = any of the various instruments used to grasp and pull objects hemostat = device used to stop or prevent hemorrhaging</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>hypodermic = needle and syringe used for injection under the skin inhalant anesthesia = anesthesia administered by inhaling lancet = wide, two-edged, pointed surgical knife ligature = nylon, wire, or catgut tied around a structure to prevent bleeding</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Respirometer = Device used to measure extent of respiration Surgical gloves = Sheer hygienic plastic gloves worn by surgeons Surgical mask = Cotton mask worn over mouth and nose by surgeons Speculum = Instrument that holds open a cavity for inspection</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>local anesthesia = anesthesia used to numb a specific area without causing loss of consciousness nebulizer = device that applies a fine mist ophthalmoscope = instrument that directs fine beams of light into eye to examine its interior probe = thin, flexible, metal rod with blunt end, used to explore cavities and wounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Scalpel = Small, pointed surgical knife used to cut tissue Suture needle = Needle used to make sutures Surgical sponge = Soft, sterile material that absorbs blood during surgery Surgical staple = Device used to close surgical opening without sutures</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>regional anesthesia = anesthesia applied to a limb or an entire section of the body inhalant anesthesia = anesthesia administered by inhaling local anesthesia = anesthesia used to numb a specific area without causing loss of consciousness general anesthesia = induces a state of controlled unconsciousness</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>hemostat = device used to prevent bleeding during surgery autoclave = sterilizes surgical instruments catheter = used for fluid management diathermy knife = used in tissue coagulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Stethoscope = Diaphragm connected to earpieces for listening to body sounds Spirograph = Instrument used to record tracing of respiratory movements Sphygmograph = Instrument for measuring and recording arterial pulse Resuscitator = Artificial respiration device that forces oxygen into lungs</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Snare = Wire noose used for surgical removal of tumors Retractor = Instrument that draws aside edges of skin to expose operational site Scope = Flexible fiber-optic instrument for inspection of body interior Syringe = Piston in tube attached to hollow needle</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Scrub suit = Gown worn in surgery by doctors Surgical gown = Sterile cotton gown worn by operating room personnel Surgical gloves = Sheer hygienic plastic gloves worn by surgeons Surgical mask = Cotton mask worn over mouth and nose</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Wick = Thin, absorbent thread for drainage Topical anesthesia = Anesthesia applied to the skin to numb a surface area X-ray machine = Device that emits radiation to create images of internal structures Snare = Wire noose used for surgical removal of polyps</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Scope = Instrument for inspecting body interior Sphygmograph = Records arterial pulse Spirograph = Records respiratory movements Stethoscope = Listens to internal body sounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Stitches = Sterile thread used to close a wound Suture = Sterile thread used for surgical openings Surgical instruments = Various sterilized tools used in surgery Surgical staple = Device for closing surgical openings</p> Signup and view all the answers