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Surgical Instruments: Overview and Clinical Application

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This course provides a comprehensive study guide on commonly used surgical instruments, including their identification, classification, handling, and clinical application in perioperative and surgical settings. Emphasis is placed on proper sterilization, safety protocols, and practical usage to enhance students’ procedural readiness and ensure patient safety during surgical interventions.

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SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS OVERVIEW STUDY GUIDE


MOSQUITO CURVED
Typically used to clamp o昀昀 blood vessels that control the blood 昀氀ow. These
Curved Mosquito Forceps have an overall length of 130mm and have a
curved tip.




MOSQUITO STRAIGHT
Handling blood vessels and controlling bleeding during many surgical
procedures. Overall instrument length is 8 ¼” and features straight pattern.
These features make them perfect for multiple surgical procedures.




ALLIS FORCECPS
Unique surgical tools used to hold and grip tissues and are often known as
Allis Clamps. These forceps have 昀椀nger-ring grips, sharp edges, and a
ratcheted handle. They may also be used to snatch fascia and ligaments,
including the breast and bowel tissues.

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BABCOCK FORCEPS

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