CDE Surgical Instruments (part 2)

Question 1

Answer 1

Scalpel blade

• Used in surgery to cut through different tissues
• An extremely sharp blade that attaches to a scalpel handle

Question 2

Answer 2

Scalpel handle

-Used during surgery to hold the scalpel blade, making it easier for the veterinarian to manipulate the blade

Question 3

Answer 3

Suture Needle - Cutting

• Often used during surgery to close skin and subcutaneous tissue
• Needle point is triangular with a cutting edge

Question 4

Answer 4

Suture Needle - Taper

• Often used in surgery to close soft-tissue (ex. fascia, gastrointestinal tissue, vascular tissue)
• no cutting edge on the tip

Question 5

Answer 5

Mayo-Hegar Needle holder

• Used in surgery to hold the needle - while suturing tissue
• No cutting blades

Question 6

Answer 6

Olsen-Hegar Needle holder

• Used in surgery to hold the needle - while suturing tissue and to cut suture material
• Similar to Mayo-Hegar but also has cutting blades on the proximal end of the blade

Question 7

Answer 7

Blackhaus Towel Clamps

• This instrument is used to secure drapes and towels during surgery
• Also has a ratchet, like needle holders

Question 8

Answer 8

Snook Ovariohysterectomy Hook

• AKA “Snook Hook”
• Used during a cat or dog spay to locate and exteriorize the horn of the uterus

Question 9

Answer 9

Staple Remover

-Used to remove staples after surgery or another veterinary procedure

Question 10

Answer 10

Anesthetic Machines

-This machine is used to help administer anesthesia to patients

Question 11

Answer 11

Endotracheal tubes

• Used during surgery or any other procedure where the patient is given general anesthetic
• Inserted into the trachea of the patient (large or small animal)

Question 12

Answer 12

Surgical drapes

-Used during surgery to prevent contamination of the surgical area