Surgical instruments carry out specific functions, such as manipulating tissues or facilitating access to them. Over time, many surgical instruments were developed. Some surgical instruments are designed for general surgery, while others are specific to a particular procedure.
The purpose of this quiz is to teach you how to identify surgical instruments used in the operating room and their common uses.
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This forceps have two teeth on one tip and one tooth on the other.
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Adson forceps
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Bonney forceps
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Tissue forceps
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DeBakey forceps
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In addition to their fine tips, Adson Forceps have broad handles that provide a secure, delicate grasp with minimal crushing injuries. One tip of an Adson forceps has two teeth, the other one has one.
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Are heavy forceps used for dense tissue holding.
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Bonney forceps
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Adson forceps
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Tissue forceps
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DeBakey forceps
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Bonney Forceps are heavy forceps used for dense tissue holding. E.g., the closure of the inner layers of the abdomen after major surgery.
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Forceps with small teeth tips that penetrate tissue to hold them.
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Tissue forceps
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Adson forceps
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Bonney forceps
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DeBakey forceps
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The tips of tissue forceps have small teeth that penetrate tissue to hold them. Most surgeons prefer it over thumb forceps because it provides a more secure hold with less finger pressure.
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In vascular procedures, these forceps are used to prevent tissue damage during manipulation.
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DeBakey forceps
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Adson forceps
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Bonney forceps
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Tissue forceps
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Debakey forceps are atraumatic and used in vascular procedures to prevent tissue damage. A typical example is about 12 inches (36 cm) long, with a distinctive coarsely ribbed grip panel.
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Surgical scissors that are designed for cutting delicate tissue and blunt dissection.
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Metzenbaum scissors
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Malleable scissors
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Mayo scissors
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Veress scissors
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The Metzenbaum scissors are surgical scissors designed to cut delicate tissue and dissect bluntly. Its blades may be curved or straight, and its tips are usually blunt. This type of scissors is most commonly used in organ-related surgery.
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These scissors are used for fine dissection and suture cutting. For ophthalmic procedures initially, but now plays a multifunction purpose.
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Iris scissors
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Potts scissors
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Malleable scissors
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Metzenbaum scissors
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Iris scissors are used for fine dissection and suture cutting. For ophthalmic procedures initially, but now plays a multifunction purpose.
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Are fine scissors used to create blood vessel incisions.
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Potts scissors
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Richardson scissors
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Army-Navy scissors
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Malleable scissors
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Pott's Scissors are fine scissors used to create blood vessel incisions.
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These surgical scissors are typically used to cut fascia.
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Mayo scissors
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Potts scissors
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Veress scissors
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Metzenbaum scissors
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These surgical scissors are typically used to cut fascia.
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A spring-loaded needle is used to create a pneumoperitoneum for laparoscopic surgery.
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Veress needle
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Tapered needle
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Kocher needle
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Babcock needle
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A Veress needle, also known as a Veres needle, is used to create pneumoperitoneum during laparoscopic surgery. In laparoscopic surgery, the Veress needle technique is the oldest and most traditional method of accessing the abdominal cavity.
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A circular needle that tapers to a simple point.
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Tapered needle
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Babcock needle
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Veress needle
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Kocher needle
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The tapered needle is a circular needle that tapers to a simple point. In softer tissue such as the intestine, it is most widely used but can also be used in tougher tissue such as muscle.
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