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Surg tools and equip

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show Stainless steel, high in carbon to harden and less likely to wear, and chromium which is more corrosive resistant  
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show Polish mirror finish- have more chromium, but alot of glare Stain or dull finish- more common in OR bc of less glare Ebonized (black chromium)- no reflective, used in laser cases  
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Name the parts of an instrument   show
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show hold tissue securely, serrated, some have carbide insert that is replaceable, working end of instrument.  
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show joins the 2 halves of the instrument and allows the opening and closing. Maybe the a "screw joint"  
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show -Area between box lock and finger ring. -Gives instrument leverage -Should be balance on both ends -Length is appropriate to wound depth  
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show Keep instrument "locked shut: when the instrument is closed on tissue or object that is being grasped.  
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What ratchet do instruments need to be on when on the Mayo stand??   show
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Finger rings   show
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What are the 9 categories of instruments?   show
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show Cutting and dissecting, 2 types: curved, used for heavier tissue. Straight, or suture, used for delicate tissue cuts sutures and drapes  
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Metz scissors   show
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show Cutting and dissecting used for hysterectomies and OBGYN surgeries  
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show Cutting and dissecting'used on delicate procedures  
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show #10,#11, #12, #15 (used for superficial procedures)  
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What is the most common blade for skin?   show
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What knife blades will fit a #4 knife handle?   show
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Rongeurs   show
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Beaver blade   show
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show Grasping and holding, holds tissue in place, Ex. Adson and tissue forceps  
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show Biting clamp, Grasping and holding used on hysterectomies  
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Tenaculum   show
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show Grasping and holding, tissue forceps that are used on delicate tissue inside the body  
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show Clamping and occluding, Atraumatic clamp that is meant to surround or clasp. Used on bowel or Fallopian tube, non crushing  
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Hemostat   show
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show retracting and viewing, 4 or 3 prong, can be sharp or dull(rounded)  
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show retracting and viewing, better visualization, can be sharp or dull  
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Richardson   show
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show Detects and obstruction or follows a hollow tract. used to enter a lumen that occurs naturally. Urethra or anus is a natural lumen  
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Dilating   show
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show Needle-holder fine, regular or heavy. Grasp needle Place or remove blade on scalpel  
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Suctioning   show
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show Yankauer-all purpose Frazier-primarily orthopedic, neurologic surgery Poole-Primarily abdominal and thoracic surgery  
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show Removal of blood and fluids from surgical site  
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show Yankauer-all purpose Frazier-primarily orthopedic, neurologic surgery Poole-Primarily abdominal and thoracic surgery  
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show Towel clips and ring forceps  
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show -handle gently -do Not throw them into basins -Protect cutting surfaces -Do NOT soak or rinse in saline -Keep them wiped off during a case -Use the correct instrument  
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What causes instruments have a reduced life?   show
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Who does the "counts" before and after the procedure?   show
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What to do when dismantling instruments.   show
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show -Flush cold distilled water through hollow instruments -Rinse off blood and debris  
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show Handle loose instruments seperately to prevent interlocking or crushing -Keep ring-handled instruments together -inspect/sort instruments -leave retractors and other heavy instruments in the tray -Protect sharp blades, edges and tips  
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show -Specialty: General -Usually comes in pairs -Retracting/Exposing  
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show -Specialty: General -Retracting/Exposing  
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show -Specialty: GEN -Retracting/Exposing  
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Senn Rake Retractor   show
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Vein retractor   show
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show -Specialty: General/Thoracic -Suctioning -primarily abdominal region  
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show -Comes curved or straight. -Most often curved. -Also can come as Thyroid Metz (small), Regular Metz, and Extra long Metz. -Used to dissect delicate tissue. -Usually called "Metz" -Specialty: General -Cutting  
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Mayo scissors (2 types)   show
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Bandage or trauma scissors   show
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show -Used on delicate tissue. -Specialty: General -Grasping  
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Adson forceps w/ teeth   show
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show -Specialty: General/GYN -Grasping/Holding - commonly held between the thumb and two or three fingers of one hand  
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Smooth Thumb Forceps   show
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show -Specialty: Small Gen and Plastics -Suturing  
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show -All specialties -Suturing  
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show -Specialty: GYN -Always load the needle with the curve of the needle holder pointing away from the tip of the needle. -Suturing  
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show -It doesn't become a sponge stick until the sponge is put on it. -Specialty: General/GYN  
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Kelly Clamp   show
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show -Specialty: General -Grasping/Holding  
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Allis-Adair Clamp   show
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show Babcock Specialty: Gen/GYN -Autraumatic clamp most often used delicate tissue such as the bowel and fallopian tubes. -Grasping/Holding  
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Kocher clamp   show
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Bachaus Towel Clip   show
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show -Specialty: GYN -Grasping/Holding  
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show -Application of heat speeds up the natural chemical reaction of blood to stop clotting. -Electric current can be used to cut or coagulate most tissues.  
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show Generator, Active electrodes, and Inactive dispersive electrode  
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show -Machine that produces the power for the "active electrode" to coagulate or cut tissue.  
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Active electrode   show
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Inactive Disperive electrode   show
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Two types of ESU   show
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Monopolar Unit   show
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Bipolar Unit   show
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show -Used for diagnosis, biopsy, visualization or repair. -used through an existing body opening (urethra) -may be rigid(not flexible) or flexible (bendable)  
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Flexible Endoscope   show
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show -Need "lap tower" needs light source, light cable, monitor, video recorder,insufflator, and instruments  
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show taking of a veress needle and putting it in the belly button and attach CO2 to inflates the belly and brings organs down  
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show -Used for microsurgery -Ex. neurosurgery and eye surgery -Has objective lens and Ocular lens  
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show Rotary- Used to drill holes or insert screws, wires, or pins Reciprocating- a cutting action from front to back/back and forth Oscillating- a cutting action from side to side All three may be powered by battery, nitrogen, or compressed air  
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Pneumatic Tourniquet   show
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show -Isolate and protect the surgical site -Barrier against contaminates -Fluid, tear and flame retardant -Disposable or non-disposable  
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Types of drapes   show
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Types of sponges   show
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Laparotomy sponges   show
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Radiopaque 4x4's   show
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show -Dissecting sponges Peanuts -rolled up sponges used for fluid absorption on the tip of an instrument -radiopaque -put into its own container when don using Kitner- small roll of cotton tape, not sticky  
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Tonsil sponges   show
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show -10 per package -neurosurgical patties -protect delicate neural tissue -Radiopaque with string -need to be moistened with saline -used on brain and spinal procedures -saline prevents sticking  
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show -To prevent the wound from trauma/contamination -Absorb drainage -Support incision -Provide pressure -Conceal wound  
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