Suctions, Scissors, and Scalples

Question 1

Frazier suction tip

Answer 1

suctioning
counted (each ind)

• used to remove fluid in deep narrow cavities: neuro or ENT procedures
  -strength o suction is controlled by the finger valve (valve is closed= stronger)

red comes in either metal or plastic forms

Question 2

olive tip sinus suction tip

Answer 2

(killian von sicken antrum cannula)

suctioning
counted (each ind)

-used to remove fluid in the sinuses
- curved to reach round structure of the sinus cavities

Question 3

yankauer suction tip

Answer 3

(CV suction tip {plastic only})

suctioning
counted (ind)

-rigid enough to be used as a retractor as well as suction
-preferred tip in uterine procedures, both vaginal and abdominal

red comes in either metal or plastic forms

Question 4

poole suction tip

Answer 4

suctioning
counted (each ind)

-yankauer tip should be used during the majority of the case until time to irrigate
- it will be separated into two pieces for cleaning and processing

red comes In either metal or plastic forms

Question 5

baron suction tip

Answer 5

suctioning
counted (each ind )

-used in micro procedures such as the ear
- strength of the suction is controlled by the finger valve (valve is closed suction is stronger)

Question 6

suction bovie

Answer 6

supply/ suctioning/ occluding

-foot pedal activated monopolar bovie
- stylet is used to maintain patency

Question 7

thorek Feldman scissors

Answer 7

(Jorgensen {heavier but same angle})

cutting/ dissecting
counted (ind)

-steep curve allows surgeon to cut tissue at an awkward angle
- throrek used for more delicate tissue and the Jorgensen used for more dense tissue

Question 8

lister bandage scissor

Answer 8

cutting
counted (ind)

-heavy scissors used for cutting things other than human tissue like drapes and dressing
- horizontal tip is used to protect the patients skin from being cut while dressing cut away

length: variable

Question 9

curved mayo scissor

Answer 9

cutting dissecting
counted (ind)

-used for dense tissues such as young breasts, uterine, and periosteal tissues
-the ensure they maintain their sharp edge, never used them to cut suture or anything other than human tissue

length: variable

Question 10

straight mayo scissor

Answer 10

(suture scissors)

cutting dissecting
counted (ind)

• used primarily for cutting suture, graft materials, drapes (not on patient) or dressing
• almost never used on tissue

length: variable

Question 11

Metzenbaum scissors

Answer 11

(Metz)

cutting dissecting
counting (ind)

• fine tipped scissors used for cutting delicate tissue like instestines, blood vessels, and general dissections
• to ensure they maintain their sharp edge, never used curved scissors on suture or anything other than human tissue

length: variable
STR + CRV

Question 12

westcott scissors

Answer 12

cutting dissecting
counted (ind)

-used under the microscope to cut both delicate suture and delicate tissue
-used in eye and hand procedures

STR or CRV

Question 13

stevens toneotomy scissors

Answer 13

cutting dissecting
counted (ind)

• very sharp scissors used for fine sutures in small superficial wounds
• used when a blunt tip is preferred (delicate tendons in hands an feet)

length: variable
STR or CRV

Question 14

iris scissors

Answer 14

cutting dissecting
counted (ind)

• very sharp scissors used for fine sutures (straight) and tissues (curved) In small superficial wounds
• used when a sharp tip is preferred

STR or CRV

Question 15

facelift scissors

Answer 15

(gourney)

cutting dissecting
counted (ind)

• long scissors are used for cutting and undermining the skin of fat during facelift
• they are sharp on anterior + lateral edges making undermining as deep as the nose easy

length: variable
STR or CRV

Question 16

3 knife handle

Answer 16

cutting dissecting
counted (ind)

• most common knife hale used for cutting skin and tissue
• holds #10, 11, 12, and 15 disposable knife blades (handle not disposable)

length: variable

Question 17

7 knife handle

Answer 17

cutting dissecting
counted (ind)

• narrow long handle makes it useful for narrow deep holes like the nose or throat
• holds #10, 11, 12, 15 disposable knife blades (handle not disposable)

Question 18

9 knife handle

Answer 18

cutting dissecting
counted (ind)

-holds #10, 11, 12, 15 disposable knife blades (handle not disposable)
-narrow short handle make ist useful for s hallow delicate structures like hand and foot procedures

Question 19

4 knife handle

Answer 19

cutting dissecting
counted (ind)

-holds #20 disposable knife blades (handle not disposable)
-it is used frequently

Question 20

beaver knife handle

Answer 20

cutting dissecting
counted (ind)

-accommodates delicate specialty blades in a variety of shapes
- blade is inserted into groove at top then twisted into place

length: variable

Question 21

amputation knife

Answer 21

cutting dissecting
counted (ind)

-used to sever soft tissue for amp. of a limb
- does not cut bone