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Surgical Supplies and Instruments

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show -used to remove debris from the ear canal  
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show -used to grasp tissue and in suturing  
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Trocars And Obturators   show
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Specula   show
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show -has a 3 1/2 inch shaft and is made in a variety of styles - action of the jaws similar to that of an alligators jaw -used to remove foreign bodies or polyps  
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show -valves can be spread to facilitate viewing -applicator or snare can be introduced through the valves -used to spread the nostrils through examination  
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show -used to retract small incisions or to secure a skin edge for suturing -flat end is a blunt retractor -three pronged end may be sharp or dull  
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Hegar Uterine Dilators   show
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show -jaws may be fully or partly serrated without teeth -may be curved or straight -used to clamp small vessels or hold tissue -mosquito forceps (4 inches) -crile forceps (5 inches) -Kelly forceps (6 to 7 inches)  
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show -manufactured in 4 to 18 inch lengths -pincher grip -used to grasp tissue, muscle, or skin surrounding a wound  
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Bandage Scissors   show
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show -many sizes and lengths available -sterile transfer forceps may be used to arrange items on sterile tray  
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show -may have sharp or atraumatic tips -various lengths from 3 to 6 1/2 inches -used to hold drapes in place during surgery  
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Needle Holders   show
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Cervical Biopsy Forceps   show
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Allis Tissue Forceps   show
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Adson Thumb Forceps   show
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Rectal Biopsy Punch   show
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Buck Ear Curette   show
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show -metal guide -used with extreme caution -used by a physician when the catheter cannot be inserted by usual means  
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Schroeder Uterine Tenaculum Forceps   show
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Foley Catheter With Inflated Balloon   show
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show -used for injecting amounts greater than 5 mL -typically used to inject a catheter to inflate the balloon at the tip of an indwelling catheter  
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Endocervical Curetter   show
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Probes   show
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Foerster Sponge Forceps   show
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show -most frequently used length is 5 1/4 inches -used to cut and dissect tissue  
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show -manufactured in different lengths -atraumatic for tissue -used to grasp tissue, muscle, or skin surrounding a wound  
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Schroeder Uterine Vulsellum Forceps   show
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show -designed to hold sponges or dressings -capable of reaching the cervix through the vagina -used to swab the area or apply medication  
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Placenta Forceps   show
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Splinter Forceps   show
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Ivan Laryngeal Metal Applicator   show
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Krause Nasal Snare   show
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show -made in various sizes -may have nonfogging surface -used for examination of the larynx and postnasal area  
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Iris Scissors   show
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show -manufactured in lengths from 4-12 inches -varying types of serrated jaws but no teeth -used to insert packing into or remove objects from deep cavities  
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show -used to check the patency of the cervical as for the urethral meatus  
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show -5 to 6 inches long -used to cut and dissect fascia and muscle -straight mayo scissors can be used as suture scissors  
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Littauer Stitch Or Suture Scissors   show
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Bayonet Forceps   show
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Disposable Scalpels   show
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Long Allis Forceps   show
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show -available in several sizes -hollow and spoon shaped; used for scraping -used to remove polyps, secretions, and bits of placental tissue  
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Silverman Biopsy Needle   show
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show -used to depress the tongue for oral examinations  
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Foerster Sponge Forceps   show
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Red Robinson Catheter   show
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