surgical instruments Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
used to grasp tissue. Available in short and long sizes. A “Judd-Allis” holds intestinal tissue
A
Allis
2
Q
used to grasp
delicate tissue
(intestine, Fallopian
tube, ovary)
A
Babcock
3
Q
used to grasp
heavy tissue. May
also be used as a
clamp. The jaws
maybe straight or
curved
A
Kocher
4
Q
used to hold gauze
squares or sponge
to “mop up” the
surgical site and to
grasp sponges
A
Foester sponge stick
5
Q
used to hold a
peanut
A
Dissector
6
Q
used to hold towels
and drapes in
place
A
Backhaus towel clip
7
Q
are used to grasp
tissue.
A
russian tissue forceps
8
Q
long
smoothpick-ups.
Short smooth pickups are used to
grasp delicate
tissue.
A
dressing forceps
