Surgical Equipment and Instruments for Veterinary Technicians

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts related to surgical equipment and instruments used in veterinary nursing.

Scalpel Blade Holder

An instrument that holds a scalpel blade securely in place for surgical procedures.

Rongeurs

Surgical instruments used to break bits and pieces of bone.

Hemostatic Forceps

Instruments used to control hemorrhage by clamping blood vessels.

Needle Holder

Used to grasp and hold suturing needles during surgical procedures.

Thumb Tissue Forceps

Instruments that resemble tweezers, used to grasp and retract tissue.

Suture Material

Any material that holds tissues together until they can heal.

Tensile Strength

The amount of pull or weight necessary to break the suture.

Absorbable Suture

Suture that is broken down and resorbed by the body.

Nonabsorbable Suture

Suture that retains tensile strength for over 60 days and does not degrade in the body.

Autoclave

A device used to sterilize surgical instruments using steam under pressure.

Endoscopy

A procedure using a flexible or rigid endoscope to visualize internal structures.

Bone Pins

Metal rods used to stabilize certain types of fractures.

Power Equipment

Tools powered by compressed nitrogen, batteries, or electricity for orthopedic and neurosurgery.

Packaging of Instruments

The proper wrapping techniques used to prepare instruments for sterilization.

Chronic Catgut

A type of surgical suture derived from sheep or cattle intestine, modified for improved strength.

Needle Types

Different shapes and designs of needles used for suturing, including curved and straight types.

Suture Patterns

Various methods of closing wounds and incisions using sutures.

Continuous Suture

A suturing technique where a single thread is used without interruption.

Interrupted Suture

A suturing technique where each stitch is tied off separately.

Dehiscence

The process where a wound ruptures or reopens.