instruments Flashcards
embalming instrument used to inject the arterial solution into the body of the deceased person
Arterial Tubes
A mechanical device used to impel specialty designed metal pins into the bone
Needle Injector
Used to make incisions and excisions; has a blade and handle
Scalpel
Used in raising vessels and for blunt dissection
Aneurysm Hook
Used in rising vessels and for blunt dissection has an eye in hook for placing ligatures around the vessel.
Aneurysm Needle
A one-piece scalpel used to make incisions and excision
Bistoury Knife
Artery and Vein Scissors (small used for cutting arteries and veins) Angular Bandage (used for cutting bandages and clothes off of deceased) Utility (used to but ligatures and tissue)
Scissors
Used to direct drain tubes into troublesome vessels
Groove Director
Used to clamp vessels (lock forceps)
Hemostats
Used to hold the arterial tube in place after it has been inserted into the artery
Arterial Fixation Forceps
Commonly used for holding cotton swabs
Spring Forceps
Used in the embalming process; used to grasp clots and pull them from the vein.
Angular Spring Forceps
Primarily used to spread incision and to afford more working room
Retractors
Spring device used to hold a towel in place
Towel Clamps
Used to aid the drainage of blood from the body
Drainage Tubes