This document provides an overview of common basic surgical instruments used in various procedures. It describes the purpose and key features of different types of forceps, scissors, needle holders, retractors, and other instruments. Examples given include cheatles forceps, 1x2 toothed tissue forceps, curved mosquito hemostat, mayo-hegar needle holders, metzenbaum scissors, deaver retractor, balfour abdominal retractor, and lane twin clamp. The document serves as a reference for the essential surgical tools and their applications.
1. BASIC SURGICAL
INSTRUMENTS
Dr. Faisal Ameer MS, MCh, MRCSEd
International Scholar for 2015, Plastic Surgery Foundation of ASPS/ASMS
International Member of American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Member of Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh
Associate Professor Plastic Surgery
LLRM Medical College
Meerut, U.P. India
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6. Sponge Forceps
Used to hold gauze squares or
sponge to “mop up” the surgical site
Jaws are serrated
7. 1x2 Toothed Tissue Forceps
• Used for grasping and
holding tissue, muscle
or skin surrounding a
wound
• Single toothed on one
side; fits between two
teeth on the other
side
• Available as 1x2 or
2x3 or 3x4
8. Plain Thumb Forceps
• Used to hold tissue in place when applying
sutures
• Used to gently move tissues out of the way
during exploratory surgery
• Used to insert packing into or remove objects
from deep cavities