Minor OR Surgical Instruments and Soaking PDF
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This document describes minor surgical instruments, including scalpels, forceps, and scissors, as well as the soaking process for cleaning instruments after use. It also explains the purpose and use of Dakin's solution.
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Minor OR Surgical Instruments and Soaking Common Minor OR Surgical Instruments: Scalpels: Used for cutting tissue. Forceps: Used for grasping and holding tissue. ○ Adson forceps: Used to grasp tissue. ○ Allis forceps: Used to grasp tissue firmly. ○ Babcock...
Minor OR Surgical Instruments and Soaking Common Minor OR Surgical Instruments: Scalpels: Used for cutting tissue. Forceps: Used for grasping and holding tissue. ○ Adson forceps: Used to grasp tissue. ○ Allis forceps: Used to grasp tissue firmly. ○ Babcock forceps: Used to grasp delicate tissues without causing damage. ○ Thumb forceps: Used for delicate tissue handling and suturing. ○ Mosquito forceps: Small, delicate forceps used for clamping small blood vessels. Scissors: Used for cutting tissue and sutures. ○ Metzenbaum scissors: Used for delicate tissue dissection. ○ Mayo scissors: Used for heavier tissue cutting, such as fascia. ○ Iris scissors: Used for fine cutting, often in ophthalmic surgery. Needle Holders: Used to hold suture needles during suturing. Soaking of Instruments: Purpose: To remove blood, tissue, and other debris from instruments. Process: 1. Pre-cleaning: Gross soil is removed using brushes or enzymatic cleaners. 2. Soaking: Instruments are immersed in a detergent solution to loosen organic matter. 3. Rinsing: Instruments are rinsed thoroughly with water to remove detergent residue. 4. Drying: Instruments are dried to prevent rust and corrosion. Dakin's Solution: Purpose: A disinfectant used to clean wounds and prevent infection. Composition: A dilute solution of sodium hypochlorite. Use: Applied to wounds as a dressing or irrigation solution.This solution is often used only once daily for minor wounds and twice daily for heavily draining or contaminated wounds. Common side effects: redness, swelling, and skin irritation. Note: Proper sterilization techniques, such as autoclaving, are essential to ensure instrument safety and prevent infection.
