Surgical Instrumentation and Equipment Flashcards
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Which instrument is specifically designed to clamp the cystic duct during a cholecystectomy?
Answer: Hartmann clamp
The Hartmann clamp is designed for clamping the cystic duct during cholecystectomy procedures.
A self-retaining retractor that uses a ratchet mechanism to maintain exposure without manual assistance is called a:
Answer: Weitlaner retractor
The Weitlaner retractor is a self-retaining retractor with a ratcheted handle that holds tissue apart without requiring manual assistance.
Which suture needle point is most appropriate for suturing delicate vascular tissue?
Answer: Taper needle
Taper (round) needles are used for vascular tissue because they push tissue aside rather than cutting, reducing the risk of vessel tearing.
The electrosurgical unit (ESU) dispersive electrode should be placed:
Answer: On a large muscle mass close to the operative site
The dispersive electrode should be placed on a large, well-vascularized muscle mass near the operative site to ensure safe current return.
Which instrument is used to grasp and manipulate the intestine without crushing the tissue?
Answer: Babcock forceps
Babcock forceps have a fenestrated, atraumatic tip designed to grasp delicate structures like the bowel without crushing them.
What is the primary purpose of a trocar in laparoscopic surgery?
Answer: To provide a port of entry for instruments through the abdominal wall
A trocar creates and maintains a port of entry through the abdominal wall for laparoscopic instruments and the camera.
Which type of forceps is commonly used to grasp the dura mater during neurosurgical procedures?
Answer: Cushing forceps
Cushing forceps are fine-tipped tissue forceps specifically designed for handling delicate neurosurgical tissues such as the dura mater.