Tissue forceps: when to use toothed and when to use non-toothed
Toothed forceps hold firmly with less pressure; non-toothed forceps protect delicate tissue. A practical guide to the patterns on most trays.
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Mayo vs Metzenbaum scissors: choosing the right dissecting scissors
Both are workhorse theatre scissors, but they are built for very different tissue. Here is how to tell them apart and when to reach for each.
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Dental extraction forceps: a guide to upper and lower patterns
Extraction forceps are shaped for a specific jaw and tooth. How to tell upper from lower patterns and what the beak shape tells you.
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Artery forceps explained: Spencer Wells, Kocher, Mosquito and more
Artery forceps all clamp, but jaw pattern, teeth and length change what each one is for. A practical guide to the patterns you will see most.
Read articleTungsten carbide instruments: are the gold handles worth it?
Gold-handled scissors and needle holders cost more up front. When the tungsten carbide inserts pay for themselves — and when standard steel is fine.
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Needle holders: matching jaw, length and suture size
The wrong needle holder bends needles, twists them in the jaw or wears out fast. How to match the pattern to the needle and the job.
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Choosing retractors: hand-held or self-retaining?
Good exposure makes every other step easier. When to use hand-held retractors, when a self-retaining one frees up an assistant, and the patterns to know.
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