Forceps Flashcards
Adson plain
grasping/ holding
counted (ind)
-used for delicate tissues in shallow incisions where tooth isn’t wanted
-may also be used to apply steri-strips after skin closure
adson with teeth
(one-two forceps, adson with..?)
grasping holding
counted (ind)
-small tissue forceps always used while suturing skin
- used for very fine tissues in shallow incision
adson brown
grasping/ holding
counted (ind)
-used on tissue in shallow incisions that need a stronger grip
-such things as small pieces of bone
debakey forceps
grasping/ holding
counted (ind)
-most common forceps of general surgeons, OG design for vascular surgeries
-when general surgeon asks for forceps, most likely what they want
length: variable
Cushing Brain forceps
grasping/ holding
counted (ind)
-used on delicate tissues in euro procedures
-may have a stop peg to prevent tissues form being crushed
Narrow debakey
length: 7-7 ½’’ long
tip width: 1-2 mm
plain dressing forceps
grasping holding
counted (ind)
-used mainly for packing material into narrow openings
-no teeth and a substantial tip
length: variable
rat tooth forceps
grasping/ holding
counted (ind)
-traumatic forceps used for manipulating bone, muscles, tendon, ligaments
-never put it on mayo stand for delicate tissues, it could accidentally puncture.
length: variable
Ferris smith forceps
Ferris buellers
Grasping holding
Counter (ind)
Traumatic forceps used to approximate strong tissue
They are especially useful in orthopedics or abdominal peritoneal fascia
Russian forceps
Grasping holding
Counted ind
Scooped shape of tips allows it to hold large amounts of fatty tissue (lymph nodes)
Commonly used to remove tissue specimen
Length variable
Gerald forceps
Grasping holding
Counted ind
Used on delicate tissue on cardiovascular procedures
May have a stop peg to prevent tissue from being crushed
Length variable, w/ or w/o teeth
Bonney forceps
Grasping holding
Counted Ind
May be used to pull heavy needles through tissue
Used on tough tissues such as ligaments tendon or bone
1x2 and 2x3 teeth options
Bayonet forceps
Grasping holding
Counted Ind
Atraumatic: used on delicate tissue on deep marrow structures such as: neuro ENT and vascular
Traumatic: used to manipulate small prices of bone in deep holes: teeth and oral surg
bend allows for visualization of field beyond surgeons hand
Length variable
Variations: reg + bipolar
Spetzler malis forceps
Grasping/ holding/ OCCLUDING
Counted Ind
Bayonet bipolar forceps that may be disposable, insulated, and non stick
Used in neuro surgery
Graefe forcep
Martin forcep
Grasping holding
Counted ind
Used for holding edges of tissue that will be removed without damage to teeth
A/traumatic: allis tip in forceps form to control strength of grip
SLIDE BROKEN
Bishop Harmon forcep
Grading holding
Counted Ind
Atraumatic: used in eye and microscopic procedure
Small firm tooth allows firm grip on delicate eyelid tissue
red Distinctive 3 hole design for lightweight
McPherson forcep
Grasping holding
Counted Ind
Atraumatic: small delicate tooth allows a firm grip on conjunctiva
May be used in pairs when trying to suture
Requested by size of teeth: .12, .3
