Surgical & Medical Instruments

Learning all of the names, purposes & set-up procedures for surgical instruments

Surgical instruments are specially designed tools that assist health care professionals carry out specific actions during an operation. Most instruments crafted from the early 19th century on are made from durable stainless steel. Some are designed for general use, and others for specific procedures. There are many surgical instruments available for almost any specialization in medicine. There are precision instruments used in microsurgery, ophthalmology and otology.

Surgical instruments were the earliest products of biomedical engineering. Principal knowledge of the surgical tools used in classical (open) surgery is a precondition to understand the mode of action and design of even more sophisticated instruments as used in flexible endoscopy, laparoscopy, or NOTES. In this chapter, the most important items, such as forceps, clamps, scissors, retractors, and needle holders are explained.

full line of quality Medical Surgical instruments. These quality Surgical Instruments include Scissors, Forceps, Clamps, Needle Holders, Electrodes, Knives, Blades, Retractors and Fiber Optic Headlights etc.

Make sure you can identify the many different types of surgical instruments! Surgical Instruments: A Pocket Guide, is a quick "go-to" source for information on over 160 of the most commonly used surgical instruments. Each two-page spread features full-color photos of an instrument and its tip (if applicable), and then describes how it is used, its common variations, and any alternative names. Written by Maryann Papanier Wells, this compact, durable reference is easy to keep with you at all times. With instruments alphabetized within each major instrument class, locating specific information has never been easier!

Two-page spreads show a single instrument, its tip (if applicable), name, uses in surgery, varieties, and any alternative names.

Instruments are organized alphabetically within 12 major categories for quick and easy reference.

Commonly used instrument sets are described in the last chapter, providing everything you need in preparing for most major procedures.

Instrument at-a-glance view and spiral binding make this an ideal flashcard-style study tool.

Surgical Power Tools chapter covers drills, saws, and other basic powered devices commonly used in surgical suites.

Minimally Invasive Surgical Instruments chapter includes the leading robotic system and shows the most common instrument tips used to interface with the robot.

Full-color photographs make it easier to distinguish between different metal-types for each instrument.

Enhanced flash cards and quizzes on the Evolve companion website allow you to review instruments by chapter or to randomize your review with instruments from the entire text.

Over1000 photos of instrument tips help you identify the various types.

A definition of instrument class opens each chapter and is followed by a description of what the instruments are used for and how they are used.

Over 660 full-color, high-quality photographs help you to learn the most common surgical instruments for all surgical procedures.

Close-up photos of instruments show the details of each tip and demonstrating variations to make it easier to identify each surgical instrument.

SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS And other fine tools for biomedical research World Precision Instruments

General Surgical Instrumentation for Medica and Lab/Research Guarantee & Repairs ii. Ruler iii. Knife Handles iv. Scissors 1.1 - 1.36 Forceps 2.1 - 2.28 Clamps 3.1 - 3.6 Needle Holders 4.1 - 4.14 Retractors 5.1 - 5.22 Biopsies & Rongeurs 6.1 - 6.18 Orthopedic Instruments 7.1 - 7.60 Dental Instruments 8.1 - 8.10 Ophthalmology Instruments 9.1 - 9.12 Avian & Exotic Instruments 10.1 - 10.12 Suction 11.1 - 11.3 Sontec Instruments, Miscellaneous Instruments 11.4 - 11.17 Alligators 11.18 - 11.19 Arthroscopic 11.20 - 11.32 Trays & Bowls Surgical Packs