Basic Instruments Flashcards
disposable scalpel
scalpel handle #__
(aka “blade holder”)
(smaller)
straight mosquito hemostat
skin hooks
self-retaining retractor
Lister bandage scissors
Eponym is CAPITALIZED!
retractor
sponge forceps
Backhaus towel clamps
Mnemonic: like clothes pin,
hang towel at “back of haus”
• house = haus (German)
Eponym is CAPITALIZED!
Jones towel clamps
Mnemonic: fancy tweezers =
“keeping up w/ the Joneses”
Eponym is CAPITALIZED!
(top) nasal speculum for laser
(bottom) nasal speculum
dressing forceps
(aka thumb forceps)
(no teeth)
Adson dressing forceps
Mnemonic: “A”-shaped,
wider with “Ad“ded metal
Eponym is CAPITALIZED!
(has teeth)
Adson tissue forceps
Mnemonic: “A”-shaped,
wider with “Ad”ded metal
Teeth for Tissue
Eponym is CAPITALIZED!
Lucae ear forceps
(bayonet)
Eponym is CAPITALIZED!
needle holder
(aka needle driver)
Different from hemostats!
NOTE: interior groove in “jaw”
Allis tissue forceps
Mnemonic: “All is well”,
Teeth for Tissue
Eponym is CAPITALIZED!
straight scissors
variations: (b/b), (s/b), & (s/s)
(larger)
Kelly hemostat
Mnemonics: “Kelly is a big girl”,
larger hemostat w/ longer “jaw”
(straight and curved)
(smaller)
curved mosquito hemostat
iris scissors
(straight and curved)
