Veterinary Surgical Instruments Quiz

Surgical Instruments Overview

• Allis forceps are used to hold tissues and retract; caution required to prevent tissue damage.
• Mayo-Hegar needle driver facilitates driving suture needles through tissue.
• Rochester-Pean forceps effectively clamp blood vessels and large tissue bundles.

Knife Handles and Blades

• #3 knife handle commonly used with various blades; essential in small animal surgeries.
• Bard-Parker Handle #4 used for large animal surgeries with detachable blades ensuring versatility.
• No. 20 blade fits handles #4 or #8; typically used in large animal procedures.
• No. 15 blade is for precise or curved incisions, popular in cat declawing.
• No. 11 blade designed for puncturing; features a fine point.
• Lister bandage scissors are specially designed to remove bandages without damaging skin.
• Wire cutting scissors used in orthopedics; compact blades enhance maneuverability.

Hemostatic Instruments

• Halsted Mosquito Hemostats clamp small vessels with a pointed jaw design.
• Kelly Hemostats clamp small to medium blood vessels, featuring transverse grooves only on the distal half.
• Crile Hemostats standard for clamping small to medium blood vessels.
• Rochester-Carmalt forceps, with longitudinal and cross grooves, clamp tissue bundles with blood vessels.
• Ferguson Angiotribe forceps designed for tough tissue bundles.

Grasping and Tissue Handling Instruments

• Babcock tissue forceps grasp delicate tissues without causing damage, suitable for organs like intestines and uterus.
• Thumb forceps and rat-tooth thumb forceps effectively hold and release tissues, although caution is needed for delicate tissues.
• Adson Thumb forceps (often 4 inches) grasp tissue during suturing, available with or without teeth.
• Brown-Adson thumb forceps feature inter-meshing tips for a delicate grip on fascia and skin.

Retractors and Exposure Tools

• Retractors provide visibility during surgeries by holding back skin, fat, or muscle.
• Snook hook, hand-held, exposes the uterus horn during spays.
• Gelpi retractors maintain wound exposure in various surgeries, including general and orthopedic.
• Senn retractors use one smooth blade and one pronged blade to keep tissues away from surgical sites.
• Balfour retractor increases exposure of the abdominal cavity.

Miscellaneous Instruments

• Dressing forceps long hemostats designed for packing or handling dressings safely.
• Olsen-Hegar needle holder combines needle driving and suturing assistance with cutting capability.
• Scalpels act as surgical knives for making incisions, while tissue forceps minimize trauma during tissue handling.
• Backhaus towel clamps secure towels and drapes to patients, featuring pointed tips for stability.
• Malleable retractors easily bend to shape due to their thin metal design, allowing versatile positioning.

Specialized Tools

• Wilson rib spreaders retract ribs during thoracic procedures, enhancing surgical access.
• Metzenbaum dissecting scissors focus on cutting delicate tissue for precision.
• Iris scissors, with sharp points, are utilized for intraocular surgeries, highlighting their delicacy in sensitive operations.

Test your knowledge of essential surgical instruments used in veterinary procedures. This quiz covers various tools, their functions, and safety precautions. Perfect for veterinary students and professionals looking to refresh their skills.