Questions and Answers
What is a Foerster used for?
Sponge forcep, used for grasping or holding something.
What is a Babcock used for?
Used for grasping and holding, hollow end with smooth flattened tips.
What are Allis Intestinal Forceps used for?
Used for grasping and holding, curved with multiple interlocking fine teeth at the tip that reduce injury to tissue.
What are Halstead Mosquito Forceps used for?
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What are Crile Forceps/Clamps used for?
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What is a #3 Knife Handle Short used for?
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What is a #7 Knife Handle Long used for?
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What is a Backhaus Towel Clamp used for?
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What is a Mayo-Hegar Needle Holder used for?
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What are Debakey Tissue Forceps used for?
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What are Russian Tissue Forceps used for?
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What are Adson Tissue Forceps used for?
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What is a Toothead Adson Tissue Forceps used for?
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What are Straight Mayo Scissors used for?
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What are Curved Mayo Scissors used for?
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What are Curved Metzenbaum Scissors used for?
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What is a Yankaur Suction Tip used for?
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What is a Poole Suction Tip used for?
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What is a Weitlaner Retractor used for?
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What is a Gelpi Retractor used for?
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What is an Army Navy Retractor used for?
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What are Suture Scissors used for?
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What is a Richardson Retractor used for?
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What is a Cushing Vein Retractor used for?
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What is a Kelly used for?
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Study Notes
Surgical Instruments Overview
- Foerster: Sponge forceps for grasping or holding materials.
- Babcock: Grasping tool with a hollow end and smooth tips, designed to reduce tissue damage.
- Allis Intestinal Forceps: Curved grasping instrument with interlocking fine teeth to minimize injury.
- Halstead Mosquito Forceps: Clamps with fine tips and horizontal serrations, useful for occlusion.
- Crile Forceps/Clamps: Available in curved or straight designs, featuring full-length horizontal serrations.
Cutting and Dissecting Instruments
- #3 Knife Handle Short: Holds blade sizes 10, 11, 12, & 15 for cutting and dissecting; also available in long version.
- #7 Knife Handle Long: Similar to the #3 but specifically in long form.
- Straight Mayo Scissors: Heavy scissors with straight blades for thorough cutting.
- Curved Mayo Scissors: Heavy scissors with curved blades; can have blunt or sharp tips.
- Curved Metzenbaum Scissors: Longer, thinner scissors suitable for detailed cutting with either curved or straight blades.
Grasping and Holding Instruments
- Backhaus Towel Clamp: Ratcheted tool with sharp, curved jaws for strong grip.
- Mayo-Hegar Needle Holder: Used for suturing, featuring a broader jaw with a crisscross pattern.
- DeBakey Tissue Forceps: Atraumatic forceps with serrated jaws designed to grasp tissue without causing harm.
- Russian Tissue Forceps: Grasping instrument with rounded tips and starburst serrations.
- Adson Tissue Forceps: Fine-tipped forceps with horizontal serrations, ideal for delicate tasks.
- Toothead Adson Tissue Forceps: Similar to Adson but with interlocking teeth for precise holding.
- Kelly: Basic clamp used for grasping or clamping.
Suctioning and Aspiration Instruments
- Yankaur Suction Tip: Hollow tube with handle and bulbous tip designed for suctioning; requires disassembly for sterility.
- Poole Suction Tip: Reusable suction tool with outer sheath and inner cannula; also must be disassembled for sterility.
Retracting and Exposing Instruments
- Weitlaner Retractor: Self-retaining with a ratchet release; features dual prongs for depth and stability.
- Gelpi Retractor: Small spreader for cavity access, equipped with hinged blades.
- Army Navy Retractor: Handheld retractor with broad blades, designed for large muscle tissue.
- Richardson Retractor: Handheld with a long shaft and wide hook for retraction of deep tissue.
- Cushing Vein Retractor: Lightweight with a fenestrated handle for gentle tissue retraction without damage.
Specialized Instruments
- Suture Scissors: Used to cut sutures during wound closure.
- Kocher/Ochner: Grasping tool, specific details not provided for usage.
Additional Notes
- Many instruments are designed to minimize tissue damage and improve surgical efficiency.
- Familiarization with the instruments and their specific uses is critical for surgical success.
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