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Instrument Classifications (3)
- 1. Cutting
- 2. Clamping / Grasping
- 3. Dilating / Probing
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Tissue Forceps
For grasping - for control during dissection / suturing
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Dressing Forceps
Pick up dressing and delicate tissue
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Cleaning Instruments
- 1. Soak in detergent with proteins to break down body fluids (zephrin chloride)
- 2. Scrub with brush
- 3. Dry
- 4. Hinges / handles open - sterilize in autoclave
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Parts of Instruments (5)
- 1. Ring Handles - thumb and finger like scissors
- 2. Thumb Handles - like tweezers
- 3. Ratchets - back by handle, allows holding
- 4. Serrations - fissure engraved for grabbing / holding when clamping
- 5. Teeth - sharp, hold tissue
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Clamping
Also called grasping intrument
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Dilating / Probing
- Hold cavities / wounds open
- Used to explore wounds
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Syringes
- Named by size
- CC = cubic centimeter
- ML = milliliter
1cc = 1ml
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Needles
- Named by length and Lumen (gauge)
- Gauge - bigger the number, smaller the lumen
- 16g is larger than 28g
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Needle Parts
- Hub - back
- Shaft
- Bevel
- Point
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Common Scissors
- Bandage
- Utility
- Suture (hook for under suture)
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