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A porous surgical instrument is one that has small openings or empty spaces on its surface. These pores can trap tissue or organic material, making it difficult to clean and sterilize effectively. As a result, porous instruments may pose a higher risk of transmitting infection if not properly maintained.
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What is a Jones towel clamp?
A Jones towel clamp is a surgical instrument used to secure towels or drapes in place during a surgical procedure. It typically has a ratcheted design that allows for easy adjustment and tightening of the clamp.
Which intrument is used to enlarge the opening of any canal or cavity to facilitate inspection of its interior?
Surgical instrument?RETRACTOR. It is a surgical instrument used to enlarge a body opening..especially in the operating room.it separates the edges of a surgical incision or wound, and holds back underlying organs and tissues, so that body parts under the incision may be accessed. It has different types, shapes, sizes.
What element can be used in a surgical instrument?
Surgical instruments are made from steel. Steel is an alloy made of mostly iron, with other elements to give it special properties. Surgical steel is made from iron, chromium, nickel and molybdenum.
What is a rongeur used for?
A rongeur is a surgical instrument commonly used for cutting and biting through bone during surgical procedures. It has a sharp, curved tip that allows for precise bone removal with minimal damage to surrounding tissues. Rongeurs come in various sizes and shapes to accommodate different surgical needs.
What is debakey clamp?
The DeBakey clamp is a type of surgical instrument used to grasp and hold blood vessels during surgical procedures. It is designed with atraumatic features to minimize tissue damage and is commonly used in cardiovascular and vascular surgeries.
Would you recommend boiling or baking to sterilize a soiled surgical instrument?
Baking because boiling can make the surgical instrument dull.
Can be used in a surgical instrument Elements?
Surgical instruments are made from stainless steel.
Why is surgical steel safe to use in the human body?
Non porous hard &smooth material
What is the medical term for surgical instrument used to cut the skin for grafting?
What is the surgical instrument used to cut the skin for grafting
What surgical instrument is used in a Bris?
Jewish Shield
What surgical instrument has opposing cutting edges?
scissors
What is the name of the part on a surgical instrument that you hold?
Forceps
What is the surgical instrument that cuts a circular hole?
Trephine
Surgical instrument used to scrape bone?
Dermabrasion - surgical procedure to scrape away tissue
A surgical instrument used for cutting a circular hole?
trephine
Which surgical instrument is used for cutting a circular hole?
Fomate
What is a xyster?
A xyster is a surgical instrument used to scrape bones.
