SURGICAL-INSTRUMENTS.pptx for mbbs students

for mbbs students in general surgery

1. SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS DEPT OF GENERAL SURGERY DR PSIMS & RF

2. TOWEL CLIP TYPE : Clamping instrument PURPOSE : To secure surgical drapes to the patient or hold tubes/wires COMMON TYPE : Backhaus towel clip FEATURES : Sharp tips, ratchet lock, ring handles USES : Fixing drapes holding light instruments or tubes

3. NEEDLE HOLDER NEEDLE HOLDER : TYPE : Suturing instrument PURPOSE : To hold surgical needles during suturing COMMON TYPES : Mayo-Hegar, Olsen-Hegar FEATURES : Short, serrated jaws ratchet lock for firm grip ring handles for control USES : Precise needle control while placing sutures ensures safety and accuracy during stitching

4. ALLIS TISSUE FORCEPS ALLIS TISSUE FORCEPS : TYPE : Grasping/holding instrument PURPOSE : To hold or grasp tissue firmly FEATURES : Interlocking teeth at the tip ring handles with ratchet lock USES : Holding tough tissues (fascia, skin, soft tissue edges) common in general surgery, OB/GYN, and orthopaedic procedures

5. BABCOCK'S TISSUE FORCEPS TYPE : Grasping/holding instrument PURPOSE : To hold delicate tissues gently FEATURES : Broad, rounded tips (no teeth)fenestrated (open) jaws ratchet lock and ring handles USES : Holding intestine, fallopian tubes, appendix, ureter ideal for tissues that must not be crushed

6. HEMOSTATIC FORCEPS TYPE : Clamping instrument PURPOSE : To control bleeding by clamping blood vessels COMMON TYPES : Mosquito (small, for fine vessels) Kelly (medium, partially serrated) Crile (fully serrated, stronger grip) FEATURES : Serrated jaws ratchet lock and ring handles USES : Clamping vessels holding tissue or small bleeders during dissection

7. KOCHER'S FORCEPS TYPE : Grasping/clamping instrument PURPOSE : To grasp tough tissues or control bleeding FEATURES : Straight or curved jaws single tooth at the tip (provides strong grip) serrated blades with ratchet lock USES : Holding fascia, muscles, or thyroid tissue common in surgeries like thyroidectomy

8. BARD-PARKER'S HANDLE TYPE : Cutting instrument (blade holder) PURPOSE : To hold surgical blades for making incision COMMON TYPES : No. 3 handle – for blades (used in general surgery)No. 4 handle – for larger blades (used in deep or thick tissues) FEATURES : Flat, lightweight and easy to control USES : Skin incision dissection in various surgeries

9. MAYO'S SCISSORS TYPE : Cutting instrument PURPOSE : To cut thick tissues like fascia, muscles, and sutures TYPES : Straight – for cutting sutures . curved – for cutting thick tissues FEATURES : Strong, blunt tips short blades with long handles USES : Dissection of heavy tissue layers (e.g., abdominal wall)cutting surgical materials like gauze or sutures

10. DEAVER'S RETRACTOR TYPE : Retracting instrument PURPOSE : To hold back deep organs or tissues during major surgeries FEATURES : Long, curved blade with a flat handle Smooth, broad surface to avoid tissue injury USES : Abdominal, pelvic, and thoracic surgeries commonly used to retract organs like the liver

11. LISTER'S SINUS FORCEPS TYPE : Retracting instrument PURPOSE : To hold back deep organs or tissues during major surgeries FEATURES : Long, curved blade with a flat handle Smooth, broad surface to avoid tissue injury USES : Abdominal, pelvic, and thoracic surgeries commonly used to retract organs like the liver

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