Basic Surgical Instruments
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Surgical technology students need to learn about various surgical instruments, with tools like the Bovie, harmonic scalpel, clamps, scissors, forceps, and suction devices playing crucial roles in different procedures. Understanding the uses and variations of these instruments is essential for efficient and successful surgeries.
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- Surgical technology students need to familiarize themselves with a wide array of surgical instruments, including the Bovie or electro surgical unit, which uses electricity for cutting or coagulating tissue during surgeries, and the Harmonic scalpel, utilizing high-frequency ultrasonic vibrations for efficient tissue manipulation.
- Various forceps, such as dressing forceps, tissue forceps, and Atson Brown forceps, offer surgeons different gripping capabilities for delicate or tougher tissues, while specialized instruments like Beaver blades, DeBakey forceps, and Russian forceps cater to specific surgical needs, showcasing the diversity and precision required in surgical procedures.
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Recent questions
What are the basic surgical instruments?
The basic surgical instruments include scalpels, forceps, scissors, clamps, wire cutters, and suction devices.
How does a Bovie work in surgeries?
The Bovie, or electro surgical unit, uses electricity to cut or coagulate tissue during surgeries efficiently.
What is the purpose of a harmonic scalpel?
A harmonic scalpel uses high-frequency ultrasonic vibrations to cut and coagulate tissue effectively during surgeries.
What are the different types of forceps used in surgeries?
Forceps used in surgeries include dressing forceps, tissue forceps, Atson Brown forceps, DeBakey forceps, Singly forceps, Bonney forceps, Ferris Smith handle forceps, and Russian forceps.
What are the functions of Backhaus towel clamps?
Backhaus towel clamps are used for clamping towels during draping in surgeries, with options for penetrating and non-penetrating clamps.
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