Plastics + Eyes Flashcards
liposuction cannulae
suctioning/ dissecting
- these cannula are inserted inder the skin through a tiny incision
- the distal end is connected to a high powered suction machine
length and diameter: variable
infusion cannula
(tumescent needle)
accessory
- this cannula is used to infuse hemostatic fluids into subQ before lipo
- this helps to reduce bleeding during the case
length: variable
nerve stimulator
supply
- battery operated device us used in procedures where nerves are difficult to identify, such as neck
- needle end is placed into muscle tissue and the blunt end is touched to the tissue that looks like nerve
alm retractor
retracting/ viewing
- atruamatic: used in small shallow incisions
- self retaining: it is expanded in the incision by twisting the screw mechanism at the end
finger tournicot
supply
- it is tight and restricts blood flow to the operative field
- put onto a finger (or toe) that needs to be repaired, it is rolled down to the base
size: variable
ragnell
retracting/ viewing
- atraumatic/ handheld: used to retract delicate structures
- such as the hand
size: variable
vessel loops
supply/ retracting
- soft enough to avoid damage to delicate structures
- color coded to indicate anatomical use
width: variable
padgett dermatome
cutting
- used at the donor site to obtain split thickness skin graft
- dial on the lateral edge allows for adjustable graft thickness
eye cautery
supply/ occluding
- low voltage battery operated cautery pencil is used under the microscope
- used for very fine tip for pinpoint cauterization on very fine vessels
eye knife blades
supply/ cutting/ dissecting
- variable blade tips are available for selection per surgeon pref
- these are all to be used on or to puncture through anterior globe of eye
weckcel eye spears
(wecks)
supply
- compressed, lint free, extremely absorbent sponges that expand and become soft when wet
- they are not radiopaque, but should be counted per hospital policy
jameson muscle hook
retracting/ viewing
- atraumatic/ handheld: used to hook around and retract eye muscles
- to manipulate the globe during eye procedures
chalazion forceps
Retracting/Grasping/Holding
- Atraumatic, self-retaining and handheld: Holds the blister like chalazion prominently so the surgeon can incise it.
- The plate can be used to protect underlying tissue.
colibri forceps
grasping/ holding
- atraumatic: used during cataract procedures
- peels the membrane away from the lens of the eye
cyclodialysis spatula
accessory
- used to manipulate lens during cataract procedures
- helps the suction tip evacuate all of the particles of damaged lens
desmarres retractor
retracting/ viewing
- atruamatic/ handheld: used during eye procedures to retract the eyelids
- used during nose procedures to retract the nares
eye calipers
accessory
- measuring device used in micro procedures
- measurment maintained by rotating the screw mechanism
lid speculum
retracting/ viewing
- atraumatic/ self retaining: used to keep eye eyelids open during operations
kirby muscle hook
retracting/ viewing
-atraumatic/ handheld: used to hook around and retract eye muscles
- to manipulate the globe during eye procedures
Heiss retractor
Retracting/ viewing
Counted (ind)
Atramatic or traumatic: used to retract skin edges in small shallow incisions
Self retaining: used in blepharoplasty procedures
