retractors and rib spreaders Flashcards
1
Q
To hold open a wound or incision so that the surgeon can view underlying tissues.
A
US-army pattern retractor
2
Q
To hold open a wound or incision so that the surgeon can view the underlying tissues.
A
Senn rake retractor
3
Q
To maintain muscle retraction during orthopedic surgery.
A
weitlaner retractor
4
Q
To maintain wound exposure during general surgery, orthopedic surgery, and neurosurgery.
A
Gelpi retractor
5
Q
To hold the abdominal wall open for the performance of surgical procedures.
A
Balfour retractor
6
Q
To hold the ribs apart during thoracic surgery.
A
Frazier rib spreaders
7
Q
To hold the ribs apart during thoracic surgery.
A
Tuffier rib spreader
8
Q
To hold the ribs apart during thoracic surgery.
A
Finocheietto rib spreaders
