Surgical Technology Theory II - General Surgery Instruments and Supplies

Flashcards covering key concepts, terminology, and definitions related to surgical instruments and supplies.

Quality Control

The process by which the quality of surgical instruments is ensured, involving the assessment of materials and construction.

Surgical Grade Instruments

Instruments that must maintain their sharpness, specifically used for cutting.

Floor Grade Instruments

Instruments that are of lower quality and should not be mixed with higher grade instruments.

Disposable Instruments

Instruments designed for single-use only in surgical procedures.

Tensile Strength

The amount of force required to break a suture, which is a critical quality for surgical sutures.

Capillary Action

The ability of sutures, particularly multifilament types, to absorb moisture and hold body fluids.

Absorbable Suture

Suture materials that are gradually broken down and absorbed by the body, typically made of collagen or synthetic materials.

Non-Absorbable Suture

Suture materials that are not absorbed by the body and must be removed after healing.

Probing Instruments

Tools used to explore and assess tissue consistency, typically slender rods with blunt tips.

Suture Techniques

Methods used in closing wounds, including continuous, locking stitches, and interrupted sutures.