Medical Instruments

Iodine

Used for skin disinfection before and after surgery

Nasal Speculum

Widens the opening of a nostril

Curette

Scrapes biological tissue or debris in a biopsy, excision, or cleaning procedure (earwax)

Razor

Used for shaving the face or trimming hair

Lubricant

Provides lubrication and lessens discomfort to the patient during medical and surgical procedures

Surgical Glove

Used during medical examinations and procedures to prevent cross-contamination

Disposable Blade

Installed on plastic handles for one-time surgical uses

Culturette

Used for specimen collection

3cc Syringe

Used to inject 3 mL of medication into or withdraw fluid from the body

Gauze

Used to bandage wounds

Pulse Oximeter

Measures the oxygen saturation and checks the pulse through a sensor attached to a finger, toe, or earlobe

Sterile Sutures

Used to repair cuts or close incisions from surgery

Percussion Hammer

Used to test deep tendon reflexes

Bandage Scissors

Used to cut bandages without gouging the skin

Staple Remover

Provide fast and easy removal of surgical skin staples

Bulb Syringe

Used to inject fluids into the body or draw them from it

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)

Transparent Tape

Used to hold a bandage or other dressing onto a wound

Scalpel

Used especially in surgery

PPE's

Worn by an employee for protection against infectious materials

Straight Mayo Scissors

Used for cutting body tissues near the surface of a wound

Allis Forceps

Used for grasping, manipulating, or extracting objects and tissue

Needle Holders

Used to hold a suturing needle during a surgical procedure

Pen Light

Provides a source of light to assess the pupil diameter

Tuning Fork

Used to assess vibratory sensation and hearing

Sponge Forceps

Used for holding swabs or sponges in medical procedures

Tongue Depressor

Used to press a patient's tongue down so that their mouth or throat can be examined more easily

Otoscope

Helps visualize and examine the condition of the ear canal and eardrum

Suture Removal Scissors

Used for suture removal

Long Transfer Forceps

Used to transfer sterile instruments

Emesis Basin

Used to collect vomit

Rat Tooth Forceps

Enables a strong grasp of skin or dense tissue without slipping

Smooth Forceps

Used to grasp tissue and gauze

Uterine Speculum

Opens up and holds apart the sides of the vagina and allow the examiner to see the opening to the uterus

Paper Tape

Offers secure adhesion onto a wound or bandage

Alcohol Prep

Used for preparation of the skin prior to injection or to decrease germs in minor cuts and scrapes

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

Curved Transfer Forceps

Used to grasp tissues and dressings

Iodine Basin

Used to hold and manage used sponges and gauze during surgery

Uterine Tenaculum Forceps

Used for grasping, holding, and mobilizing soft tissues and blood vessels during gynaecological procedures

Stethoscope

Used to listen to the action of someone's heart or breathing

Sphygmomanometer

Used for measuring blood pressure

Digital Thermometer

Measures the temperature orally or in axillary

Aural/Ear Thermometer

Measures the temperature of the eardrum using an infrared sensor

Rongeurs

Used for cutting heavy tissue or tough bone

Urinalysis Cup

Used to hold urine for the examination of its contents