[1025] Instrument Exam #2

Frazier Suction Tip

Suctioning

Counted (Each part individually)

Removes fluid in deep, narrow cavities (ex. neuro, ENT)

Controlled by a finger valve, when covered suction is stronger

(Comes in plastic or metal forms)

Olive Tip Sinus Suction Tip (AKA: Killian Von Eicken Antrum Cannula)

Suctioning

Counted (Each part individually)

Removes fluid from the sinuses, can reach around structures within sinus cavities

Controlled by a finger valve, when covered suction is stronger

Yankauer Suction Tip (AKA: CV Suction Tip pplastic])

Suctioning

Counted (individually)

Can be used as a retractor and suctioning

Used in uterine procedures both vaginal and abdominal

(Comes in either metal or plastic forms)

Poole Suction Tip

Suctioning

Counted (Each part individually)

Suctions large amounts of fluid from abdomen, small pores prevent clogging

Used after yankauer tip when irrigating, separated into two pieces for cleaning + processing

(Comes in either metal or plastic forms)

Baron Suction Tip

Suctioning

Counted (Each part individually)

Used in micro procedures such as ear, stylet maintains patency

Controlled by a finger valve, when covered suction is stronger

Suction Bovie

Supply/occluding/suctioning

Used to suction and cauterize in deep, narrow spaces (ex: nose, throat)

Foot pedal activated monopolar bovie, stylet maintains patency

Thorek Feldman Scissors (AKA: Jorgenson [heavier but same angle])

Cutting/dissecting

Counted (Individually)

Steep curve allows cutting at awkward angles (ex: cervix from vagina, galbladder from liver)

Thorek is used for more delicate tissue, Jorgenson for dense tissue

Lister Bandage Scissors

Cutting

Counted (Individually)

Used for cutting drapes or dressing material, never used on patient skin

Horizontal tip protects patient’s skin from being cut as clothing removed

Length: Variable

Curved Mayo Scissors

Cutting/Dissecting

Counted (Individually)

Dense tissues such as breast, uterine, and periosteal tissues

Never used for cutting suture or anything other than human skin

Straight Mayo Scissors (AKA: Suture Scissors)

Cutting/Dissecting

Counted (Individually)

Used for cutting suture, graft materials, drapes (not on patient) or dressings

Almost never used on tissue

Length: Variable

Metzenbaum Scissors (AKA: Metz)

Cutting/Dissecting

Counted (Individually)

Used for cutting delicate tissues such as intestine, blood vessels, and general dissection

Comes in straight and curved variety, curved is to be used only on human skin

Length: Variable

Westcott Scissors

Cutting/Dissecting

Counted (Individually)

Used under microscope to cut and suture delicate tissue (ex: hand, eye)

Fine micro sutures will not damage scissors

Straight or curved variety

Stevens Tenotomy Scissors

Cutting/Dissecting

Counted (Individually)

Used for fine sutures (straight) and tissues (curved) in small, superficial wounds

Used when blunt tip preferred (cutting delicate tendons of hands/feet)

Straight or curved variety

Length: Variable

Iris Scissors

Cutting/Dissecting

Counted (Individually)

Sharp scissors used for fine sutures (straight) and tissues (curved) in small, superficial wounds

Used when sharp tip preferred

Straight or curved version

Facelift Scissors (AKA: Gourney)

Cutting/Dissecting

Counted (Individually)

Used for cutting and undermining the skin of the face during facelift

Sharp on anterior surface and lateral edges to make undermining easy

Fine and Broad varieties

Length: Variable

#3 Scalpel Handle

Cutting/Dissecting

Counted (Individually)

Most common knife handle used for cutting skin and tissue

Holds #10, #11, #12, & #15 disposable blades

Length: Variable

#7 Scalpel Handle

Cutting/Dissecting

Counted (Individually)

Narrow and long handle used for narrow, deep holes (ex: nose or throat)

Holds #10, #11, #12, & #15 disposable blades

#9 Scalpel Handle

Cutting/Dissecting

Counted (Individually)

Narrow, short handle useful for shallow, delicate structures (ex: hand or foot)

Holds #10, #11, #12, & #15 disposable blades

#4 Scalpel Handle

Cutting/Dissecting

Counted (Individually)

Holds #20 knife blade

Broad handle useful for cutting very large, deep incisions over abdomen or hip of obese patient

Used infrequently

Scalpel (AKA: Knife Blade)

Cutting/Dissecting

Counted (Individually)

#10 - Incisions longer than 2”

#11 - Stab incisions

#12 - Deep, narrow cavities to visualize blade tip

#15 - Smaller incisions

#20 - Extra long or deep incision

Beaver Blade - Precise cuts of delicate tissue (6200, 6300)

Beaver Knife Handle

Cutting/Dissecting

Counted (Individually)

Accommodates delicate specialty blades in variety of shapes

Blade inserted into top and twisted into place

Length: Variable