surgical instruments

Question 1

used to grasp tissue. Available in short and long sizes. A “Judd-Allis” holds intestinal tissue

Answer 1

Allis

Question 2

used to grasp
delicate tissue
(intestine, Fallopian
tube, ovary)

Answer 2

Babcock

Question 3

used to grasp
heavy tissue. May
also be used as a
clamp. The jaws
maybe straight or
curved

Answer 3

Kocher

Question 4

used to hold gauze
squares or sponge
to “mop up” the
surgical site and to
grasp sponges

Answer 4

Foester sponge stick

Question 5

used to hold a
peanut

Answer 5

Dissector

Question 6

used to hold towels
and drapes in
place

Answer 6

Backhaus towel clip

Question 7

are used to grasp
tissue.

Answer 7

russian tissue forceps

Question 8

long
smoothpick-ups.
Short smooth pickups are used to
grasp delicate
tissue.

Answer 8

dressing forceps