Surg Lab Test 4 Flashcards
Army-Navy Retractor
Category: Retracting/viewing
Count: (Individually)
Function 1: Handheld: Used in pairs for counter retraction in procedures such
as an appendectomy and breast biopsy
Function 2: Atraumatic: Used in narrow incisions with ½” to 1½” of depth to
retract edges of the wound and provide optimal visibility for the
surgeon
Additional info:
AKA: U.S. Army Retractor
Gelpi Retractor
Category: Retracting/viewing
Count: (Individually)
Function 1: Self-retaining: Used on tough tissues such as fascia and
periosteum
Function 2: Traumatic: Used to hold two edges of dense tissue apart while
another pair of retractors holds edges
Additional info: Size: Variable
Goulet Retractor
Category: Retracting/viewing
Count: (Individually)
Function 1: Handheld: Used in pairs for counter retraction in
procedures such as inguinal hernia and breast biopsies
Function 2: Atraumatic: Used in mid-sized incisions to retract skin
tissue by selecting end based on depth/width of incision.
Additional info: None
Senn Retractor
Category: Retracting/viewing
Count: (Individually)
Function 1: Used in small superficial incisions to pull back the skin edges of the
wound and provide visibility during the procedure.
Function 2: Traumatic and Atraumatic: One end has a small three-pronged rake that prevents slipping by penetrating fatty tissue (dull or sharp). It may puncture blood vessels or rip gloves, so handle with care. The other end is a miniature right angle, used for small incisions near blood vessels or nerves.
Additional info: None
AKA: Matthew Senns (Atraumatic version)
Abdominal Fisch
Category: Retracting/viewing
Count: (Individually)
Function 1: Atraumatic: It rests over the abdominal contents, protecting the visceral organs while the wall is sutured.
Function 2: The ring on the cord hangs outside the incision, and the blue bendable portion stays inside. Before the last stitches, the cord is pulled, collapsing the fisch, which is then removed.
Additional info: Size: Variable
AKA: The Fish, Glassman Viscera Retainer
Balfour Retractor
with the Bladder Blade
Category: Retracting/viewing
Count: (Each part individually)
Function 1: Self-retaining: Allows traction from three different directions at the same time leaving
the scrub crew’s hands free for other tasks
Function 2: Atraumatic: Used for large abdominal incisions for visualization.
Additional info: Size: Retractor comes with variable blades.
Blades come in variable sizes
Deaver Retractor
Category: Retracting/viewing
Count: (Individually)
Function 1: Handheld: May be used in pairs for counter retraction or for
single sided retraction in most major abdominal procedures.
Function 2: Atraumatic: Used in major abdominal or vaginal procedures to
retract deep tissue
Additional info: Size: Variable (lengths and widths)
Green Loop Retractor
Category: Retracting/viewing
Count: (Individually)
Function 1: Handheld: Used in procedures that would need to
retract the thyroid or subcutaneous tissue.
Function 2: Atraumatic: Used to retract skin and fatty tissue in
shallow incisions without bruising.
Additional Info: None
Harrington Retractor
Category: Retracting/viewing
Count: (Individually)
Function 1: Handheld: Used in procedures that required retraction of the
liver.
Function 2: Atraumatic: The broad smooth surface of the heart shaped blade
gently holds the fragile liver, while the indent at the top of the
heart holds the gallbladder.
Additional info: None
AKA: Sweetheart Retractor
Parker Retractor
Category: Retracting/viewing
Count: (Individually)
Function 1: Handheld: Used in pairs for counter retraction
in pediatric and neck incision procedures.
Function 2: Atraumatic: Used to retract the skin and fatty
tissues of small shallow incisions.
Additional info: None
Pratt Rectal Speculum
Category: Retracting/viewing
Count: (Individually)
Function 1: Self-retaining: Used
in rectal procedures.
Function 2: Atraumatic:
Lubricated with KY
Jelly an inserted into
the rectum for
visualization deep
into the cavity.
Additional info: Size: Variable
AKA: Bivalve Rectal Retractor
Rake Retractors
Category: Retracting/viewing
Count: (Individually)
Function 1: Handheld: Used in pairs for counter retraction in
procedures such as mastectomy or orthopedics.
Function 2: Atraumatic and Traumatic (comes in sharp and dull):
used to retract the thick layers of tough
skin/fatty/fascia tissue.
Additional info: Size: Variable widths (according to the number of teeth (two to six))
AKA: Volkmann Rake Retractor
Ribbon Retractor
Category: Retracting/viewing
Count: (Individually)
Function 1: Handheld: Used to retract and protect delicate tissue
such as the brain and abdominal organs.
Function 2: Atraumatic: Can be bent into any form necessary and
then reshaped. A sponge may be used between the
retractor and tissue to prevent bruising.
Additional info: Size: Variable lengths (6” to 12”) and widths (1/2” to 3”)
AKA: Malleable Retractor
Richardson Retractor
Category: Retracting/viewing
Count: (Individually)
Function 1: Handheld: May be used in pairs for counter retraction
or for single sided retraction in most major
abdominal procedures.
Function 2: Atraumatic: Select the one that matches the
thickness of the patient from the skin to the
peritoneum.
Additional info: Size: Variable (length and width)
AKA: Side-wall Retractor
Vein Retractor
Category: Retracting/viewing
Count: (Individually)
Function 1: Handheld: Used for single sided retraction of small
delicate structures.
Function 2: Atraumatic: Used to retract veins or similar small
quantities of tissue
Additional info: None
O’connor O’sullivan Retractor
Category: Retracting/viewing
Count: (Each part individually)
Function 1: elf-retaining: Allows traction from
four different directions at the
same time leaving the scrub crew’s
hands free for other tasks.
Function 2: Atraumatic: Used for medium
abdominal incisions (GYN
procedures) to allow for
visualization
Additional info: Size: Variable (ring size and blades
with variable blade sizes)
Weitlander Retractor
Category: Retracting/viewing
Count: (Individually)
Function 1: Self retaining: Used to retract medium amounts of tough tissue
(muscles, bone) in shallow incisions.
Function 2: Atraumatic/Traumatic: comes in sharp for fatty or dense tissue
and blunt for delicate structures
Additional info: Size: variable
AKA: Weitlaner, Wheaty
Right Angle Retractor
Category: Retracting/viewing
Count: (Individually)
Function 1: Handheld: Used for single sided retraction of deep tissue.
Function 2: Atraumatic: Used to retract abdominal organs in laparotomies
or the vaginal walls to visualize the cervix.
Additional info: None
AKA: Heaney Retractor
