Used for skin disinfection before and after surgery
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Nasal Speculum
Widens the opening of a nostril
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Curette
Scrapes biological tissue or debris in a biopsy, excision, or cleaning procedure (earwax)
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Razor
Used for shaving the face or trimming hair
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Lubricant
Provides lubrication and lessens discomfort to the patient during medical and surgical procedures
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Surgical Glove
Used during medical examinations and procedures to prevent cross-contamination
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Disposable Blade
Installed on plastic handles for one-time surgical uses
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Culturette
Used for specimen collection
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3cc Syringe
Used to inject 3 mL of medication into or withdraw fluid from the body
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Gauze
Used to bandage wounds
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Pulse Oximeter
Measures the oxygen saturation and checks the pulse through a sensor attached to a finger, toe, or earlobe
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Sterile Sutures
Used to repair cuts or close incisions from surgery
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Percussion Hammer
Used to test deep tendon reflexes
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Bandage Scissors
Used to cut bandages without gouging the skin
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Staple Remover
Provide fast and easy removal of surgical skin staples
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Bulb Syringe
Used to inject fluids into the body or draw them from it
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Long Alligator Forceps
Used to insert or remove tubes or dressings and packing (45 degree angle exists to get better access into the smaller cavities)
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Transparent Tape
Used to hold a bandage or other dressing onto a wound
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Scalpel
Used especially in surgery
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PPE's
Worn by an employee for protection against infectious materials
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Straight Mayo Scissors
Used for cutting body tissues near the surface of a wound
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Allis Forceps
Used for grasping, manipulating, or extracting objects and tissue
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Needle Holders
Used to hold a suturing needle during a surgical procedure
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Pen Light
Provides a source of light to assess the pupil diameter
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Tuning Fork
Used to assess vibratory sensation and hearing
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Sponge Forceps
Used for holding swabs or sponges in medical procedures
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Tongue Depressor
Used to press a patient's tongue down so that their mouth or throat can be examined more easily
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Otoscope
Helps visualize and examine the condition of the ear canal and eardrum
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Suture Removal Scissors
Used for suture removal
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Long Transfer Forceps
Used to transfer sterile instruments
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Emesis Basin
Used to collect vomit
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Rat Tooth Forceps
Enables a strong grasp of skin or dense tissue without slipping
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Smooth Forceps
Used to grasp tissue and gauze
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Uterine Speculum
Opens up and holds apart the sides of the vagina and allow the examiner to see the opening to the uterus
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Paper Tape
Offers secure adhesion onto a wound or bandage
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Alcohol Prep
Used for preparation of the skin prior to injection or to decrease germs in minor cuts and scrapes
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Surgical Retractor
Used to separate and manipulate the edges of a surgical incision or wound, or to hold back underlying organs and tissues so that body parts underneath may be accessed
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Curved Transfer Forceps
Used to grasp tissues and dressings
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Iodine Basin
Used to hold and manage used sponges and gauze during surgery
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Uterine Tenaculum Forceps
Used for grasping, holding, and mobilizing soft tissues and blood vessels during gynaecological procedures
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Stethoscope
Used to listen to the action of someone's heart or breathing
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Sphygmomanometer
Used for measuring blood pressure
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Digital Thermometer
Measures the temperature orally or in axillary
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Aural/Ear Thermometer
Measures the temperature of the eardrum using an infrared sensor
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Rongeurs
Used for cutting heavy tissue or tough bone
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Urinalysis Cup
Used to hold urine for the examination of its contents