Retract/Expose
retraction of large abdominal wounds, wound edges and bladder retraction
Balfour retractor with ratchet bar, Balfour fenestrated side blades, Balfour center blades
occlude large vessels and clamp heavy tissue
pean clamps (curved)
hold heavy needles for deep/ superficial wound closures
mayo-hogar needle holders
grasp deep vessels and deep delicate tissue
debakey tissue forceps
cut, dissect and undermine delicate tissue
metzenbaum scissors curved
deep retraction of organs and viscera (shallow or deep wounds)
deaver retractor
grasp, lift, and hold dense tissue (breast, thyroid, and vaginal tissue)
Allis tissue forceps
hold fine or small needles for suturing (tend to be smaller in size)
websters needle holder
grasp delicate superficial tissue or skin
adson tissue forceps plain/dressing
cut suture
mayo scissors straight
deep retraction in abdominal wounds
Harrington (sweetheart retractor)
clamping heavy vessels, placing ties around structures, dissecting tissue planes
mister clamps (right angle)
apply clip to vessel for hemostasis
(Samuel's) hemoclip applying forceps
grasp delicate intestinal tissue
singley tissue forceps
both use blades 10,11,12,15, one can also be longer to use within deep wounds
#3- 3L knife handle
shallow wound retractions
army-navy
occlude delicate vessels and clamp delicate tissue (3 possible answers)
Kelly clamp curved, Kelly clamp straight, crime clamps
hold fine or small needles for suturing (tungsten carbide)
crilewood needle holder
grasp (deep) delicate tissue
Potts-smith tissue forceps w/ teeth
uses blades 20-25, also used for large/deep incisions in heavy tissue
#4 knife handle
retraction of wound edges
Kelly (richardson) retractor
occlude large vessels and tissue in deep wound
carmalt clamp
hold needle at an angle for suturing around curved structures
Heaney needle holders
hold sponge, grasp tissue such as lung, placenta or uterus, or remove uterine contents
foerster sponge forceps
used for precise cutting in confined spaces or deep wounds. uses blades #10,11,12,15
#7 knife handle