Cesarean Section Instruments

Question 1

To cut soft tissue

Answer 1

Operating scissor (Metzenbaum, for soft tissue)

Question 2

To hold gauze squares that absorb

Answer 2

Sponge forcep

Question 3

To grasp and hold heavy tissues (fascia, muscles)

Answer 3

Allis

Question 4

To cut thicker tissue or dissect tissue around surgical site

Answer 4

Curved mayo

Question 5

To hold gauze and other dressings

Answer 5

Dressing forceps/ Dissector forceps without teeth

Question 6

To grasp tissues

Answer 6

Thumb/ tissue forceps

Question 7

To hold light/medium weight needles during suturing

Answer 7

Heaney Needle Holder

Question 8

To occlude and clamp blood vessels

Answer 8

Kelly/ Artery Forceps

Question 9

To cut gingival tissue and make incisions

Answer 9

Knife (specifically handle 3, blade 10: Inside Knife)

Question 10

To grasp and clamp tissue in the uterus

Answer 10

Green-Armytage Forceps

Question 11

To open vaginal walls for visualization

Answer 11

Delee universal retractor

Question 12

To hold instruments during the sterilization process and transporting

Answer 12

Instrument tray