Surgical Instruments and Classifications

Practice vocabulary flashcards matching key surgical instruments with their functional classifications (Clamping & Occluding, Grasping & Holding, Cutting & Dissecting, Retracting & Exposing) based on the lecture material.

Clamping & Occluding

A functional classification of surgical instruments that includes the Curved Mosquito Clamp, Straight Mosquito Clamp, Curved Kelly/Crile Clamp (Hemostat), Straight Kelly/Crile Clamp (Hemostat), Rochester Pean Clamp, Schnidt Tonsil Clamp, and Right Angle Clamp.

Grasping & Holding

A functional classification of surgical instruments that includes Heaney Clamps, Kocher-Ochsner Clamps, Allis Clamp, Babcock Clamp, Foerster Sponge Stick/Clamp, needle holders, towel clips, and various surgical forceps.

Cutting & Dissecting

A functional classification of surgical instruments that includes Metzenbaum Scissors (Metz), Curved Mayo Scissors, Straight Mayo (Suture) Scissors, Bandage Scissors, #3 Knife Handle, and #7 Knife Handle.

Retracting & Exposing

A functional classification of surgical instruments that includes handheld retractors, self-retaining retractors, and suction devices such as the Richardson, Deaver, Malleable (Ribbon), Army/Navy (USA), Gelpi, Weitlaner, Yankauer, and Poole suction.

Curved Mosquito Clamp

A surgical clamp categorized under the Clamping & Occluding classification.

Straight Mosquito Clamp

A surgical clamp categorized under the Clamping & Occluding classification.

Curved Kelly/Crile Clamp (Hemostat)

A hemostatic clamp categorized under the Clamping & Occluding classification.

Straight Kelly/Crile Clamp (Hemostat)

A hemostatic clamp categorized under the Clamping & Occluding classification.

Rochester Pean Clamp

A surgical clamp categorized under the Clamping & Occluding classification.

Curved Heaney Clamp

A surgical clamp categorized under the Grasping & Holding classification.

Straight Heaney Clamp

A surgical clamp categorized under the Grasping & Holding classification.

Curved Kocher-Ochsner Clamp

A surgical clamp categorized under the Grasping & Holding classification.

Straight Kocher-Ochsner Clamp

A surgical clamp categorized under the Grasping & Holding classification.

Allis Clamp

A surgical clamp categorized under the Grasping & Holding classification.

Babcock Clamp

A surgical clamp categorized under the Grasping & Holding classification.

Schnidt Tonsil Clamp

A surgical clamp categorized under the Clamping & Occluding classification.

Right Angle Clamp

A surgical clamp categorized under the Clamping & Occluding classification.

Foerster Sponge Stick/Clamp

A surgical clamp categorized under the Grasping & Holding classification.

Webster Needle Holder

A needle holder categorized under the Grasping & Holding classification.

Mayo-Hegar Needle Holder

A needle holder categorized under the Grasping & Holding classification.

Metzenbaum Scissors (Metz)

Surgical scissors categorized under the Cutting & Dissecting classification.

Curved Mayo Scissors

Surgical scissors categorized under the Cutting & Dissecting classification.

Straight Mayo (Suture) Scissors

Surgical scissors categorized under the Cutting & Dissecting classification.

Bandage Scissors

Surgical scissors categorized under the Cutting & Dissecting classification.

Edna Non-Perforating Towel Clip

A towel clip categorized under the Grasping & Holding classification.

Backhaus Perforating Towel Clip

A towel clip categorized under the Grasping & Holding classification.

Richardson Retractor

A surgical retractor categorized under the Retracting & Exposing classification.

Deaver Retractor

A surgical retractor categorized under the Retracting & Exposing classification.

Malleable (Ribbon) Retractor

A surgical retractor categorized under the Retracting & Exposing classification.

Cushing Vein Retractor

A surgical retractor categorized under the Retracting & Exposing classification.

Army/Navy (USA) Retractor

A handheld surgical retractor categorized under the Retracting & Exposing classification.

Volkman Rake Retractor

A surgical retractor categorized under the Retracting & Exposing classification.

Gelpi Self-Retaining Retractor

A self-retaining retractor categorized under the Retracting & Exposing classification.

Weitlaner Self-Retaining Retractor

A self-retaining retractor categorized under the Retracting & Exposing classification.

Yankauer Suction w/ Tip

A suction instrument categorized under the Retracting & Exposing classification.

Poole Suction w/ Guard

A suction instrument with a guard categorized under the Retracting & Exposing classification.

Adson Forceps w/ Teeth

Surgical forceps categorized under the Grasping & Holding classification.

Adson Brown Forceps

Surgical forceps categorized under the Grasping & Holding classification.

Adson Forceps Smooth

Surgical forceps categorized under the Grasping & Holding classification.

Tissue Forceps w/ Teeth (Rat Tooth)

Surgical tissue forceps categorized under the Grasping & Holding classification.

Tissue Forceps Smooth

Surgical tissue forceps categorized under the Grasping & Holding classification.

Debakey Forceps

Surgical forceps categorized under the Grasping & Holding classification.

Bonney Forceps

Surgical forceps categorized under the Grasping & Holding classification.

3 Knife Handle

A scalpel knife handle categorized under the Cutting & Dissecting classification.

7 Knife Handle

A scalpel knife handle (German Stainless) categorized under the Cutting & Dissecting classification.