General Instruments Flashcards
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Richardson Retractor
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2
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Deaver Retractor
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Flat stainless steel strip that resembles a question mark.
Used for deep retraction of organs and viscera.
3
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Harrington Retractor
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Sweetheart retractor
Has a grip handle and the end of the blade enlarges into a heart shape. The heart shape tip is overlaid with a smooth ridge to decrease the chance of injury to an organ.
4
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Balfour Retractor
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Self Retaining retractor
Includes the frame, four lateral sides, and two center blades, which are interchangeable according to the depth needed.
Used for retracting large abdominal wound
