Cutting Instruments Flashcards
1
Q
Bandage scissors
A
Blunt tip to remove dressing without damage to skin
-many different sizes
2
Q
Cutting instruments
A
Cut tissue, incise, scrape, puncture or punch
-scissor, scalpel, curettes, drills, punches, chisels, needles
3
Q
Operating scissor
A
Iris, Metzenbaum, Mayo
-cut or dissect tissue, may be straight or curved blade
4
Q
Ligature or stitch scissor
A
Remove sutures
-beak or hook to lift suture up and cut it
5
Q
Scalpel
A
Disposable with attached blade
-can have reusable handle with changeable blades
