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Surgical Supplies and Instruments

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Sharp Ear Dissector   show
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Adson Forceps   show
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Trocars And Obturators   show
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show -most common dilator used -valves are spread apart dilating the opening -used to open or distend a body orifice or cavity  
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Hartmann Alligator Ear Forceps   show
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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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Senn Retractor   show
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show -available in sets -double or single ended -used to dilate the cervix for dilation and curretage  
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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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Toothed Tissue Forceps   show
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Bandage Scissors   show
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Transfer Forceps   show
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Towel Forceps   show
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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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Catheter Guide   show
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Schroeder Uterine Tenaculum Forceps   show
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show -manufactured in sizes 8 to 32 French with a double rubber lining toward the tip -after insertion, sterile solution is injected into the inner lining inflating to hold in the bladder -used as an indwelling catheter  
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12 mL Luer Lock Syringe   show
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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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show -holds cotton in place with its roughened end; used to swab or sponge throat or post nasal tissue -6 to 9 inches long with curved end for use in throat or postnasal areas -used to remove foreign bodies imbedded in the pharynx  
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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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show -usual length is 4 inches -curved or straight blade tips -straight tips usually are used for suture removal  
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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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Mayo Scissors   show
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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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show -same as allis forceps -used in deeper body cavities  
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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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Metal Tongue Depressor   show
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show -round and serrated tips -used in the same way as the dressing forceps  
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show -soft rubber urethral catheter in sizes 8-32 french -inserted temporarily into the bladder for drainage or to obtain a specimen  
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