General surgical instruments encompass a wide range of tools used in various surgical procedures across different medical specialties. These instruments are designed for cutting, dissecting, suturing, and manipulating tissues during surgical interventions. Here is a list of some common general surgical instruments:
Scalpel:
A sharp knife used for making incisions during surgery.
Scissors:
Various types, including straight scissors for cutting sutures, and curved scissors for cutting tissues.
Forceps:
Grasping and holding instruments, such as tissue forceps, which are used for handling tissues during surgery.
Needle Holder:
Instrument used to hold and manipulate surgical needles during suturing.
Surgical Blades:
Disposable or reusable sharp blades used with a handle (scalpel) for cutting tissues.
Retractors:
Instruments used to hold back tissues or organs to provide better visibility and access to the surgical site.
Tissue Dissectors:
Instruments designed for the careful separation and dissection of tissues.
Hemostats:
Clamping instruments used to control bleeding by constricting blood vessels or tissue.
Suction Devices:
Used to remove blood, fluids, or debris from the surgical site to maintain a clear view for the surgeon.
Surgical Sponges and Cottonoids:
Used for cleaning and absorbing fluids during surgery.
Surgical Drill:
A powered tool used to make holes in bone during orthopedic procedures.
Trocar and Cannula:
Used for creating access points in the body for the introduction of other instruments, often used in minimally invasive surgeries.
Speculum:
Instruments used to enlarge or widen the opening of a body cavity for better visualization, such as a vaginal speculum.
Surgical Stapler:
Used to quickly and securely close incisions or wounds by deploying staples.
Dressing and Tissue Graspers:
Instruments designed for holding and manipulating dressings or tissues during surgery.
Surgical Scissors and Dissectors:
Specialized scissors and dissectors for cutting and dissecting tissues in specific surgical procedures.
Electrocautery or Diathermy Instruments:
Devices that use electrical current to cut, coagulate, or cauterize tissues during surgery.
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