Instrument Sets

Question 1

Names vary from one facility to another

Answer 1

– Major tray versus laparotomy tray for abdominal surgery
– Minor set versus basic set for Minimally invasive surgery

Question 2

– Orthopedic trays

Answer 2

• Large bone set
• Small bone set
• Hand set
• Spine set

Question 3

– OB – GYN

Answer 3

• D & C set: Dilation & curettage procedure (cervix) is dilated so that the uterine lining (endometrium) can be scraped w/ a curette (spoon-shaped instr. to remove abnormal tissues
• C – section tray