10. Surgical Instrumentation

Overview:

Review the process by which surgical instruments are manufactured.

Define basic categories of surgical instruments based upon their functions, and  identify the points of inspection, anatomy (features), and procedures to measure the following types of instruments:

•       Hemostatic Forceps

•       Needle holders                                                        

•       Tissue Forceps

•       Dressing Forceps

•       Retractors

•       Scissors

•       Suction Devices

•       Single and Double Action Rongeurs

•       Kerrison/Laminectomy Rongeurs

•       Nail Nippers

•       Graves and Pederson Vaginal Speculums