1. © 2014 by McGraw-Hill Education. This is proprietary material solely for authorized instructor use. Not authorized for sale or distribution in any manner. This document may not be copied, scanned, duplicated, forwarded, distributed, or posted on a website, in whole or part. 44-1 Instruments Used in Minor Surgery Cutting and dissecting instruments –Scalpels –Scissors –Curettes

2. © 2014 by McGraw-Hill Education. This is proprietary material solely for authorized instructor use. Not authorized for sale or distribution in any manner. This document may not be copied, scanned, duplicated, forwarded, distributed, or posted on a website, in whole or part. 44-2 Grasping and Clamping Instruments Forceps Hemostats Towel clamps

3. © 2014 by McGraw-Hill Education. This is proprietary material solely for authorized instructor use. Not authorized for sale or distribution in any manner. This document may not be copied, scanned, duplicated, forwarded, distributed, or posted on a website, in whole or part. 44-3 Retracting, Dilating, and Probing Instruments Retractors Dilators Probes

4. © 2014 by McGraw-Hill Education. This is proprietary material solely for authorized instructor use. Not authorized for sale or distribution in any manner. This document may not be copied, scanned, duplicated, forwarded, distributed, or posted on a website, in whole or part. 44-4 Suturing Instruments NeedlesNeedle holders

5. © 2014 by McGraw-Hill Education. This is proprietary material solely for authorized instructor use. Not authorized for sale or distribution in any manner. This document may not be copied, scanned, duplicated, forwarded, distributed, or posted on a website, in whole or part. 44-5 Instruments Used in Minor Surgery (cont.) Syringes and needles –Inject anesthetic solutions –Withdraw fluids –Obtain biopsy specimens Instrument trays and packs –All items needed are packaged together –Sterilized

6. © 2014 by McGraw-Hill Education. This is proprietary material solely for authorized instructor use. Not authorized for sale or distribution in any manner. This document may not be copied, scanned, duplicated, forwarded, distributed, or posted on a website, in whole or part. 44-6 Apply Your Knowledge Name at least one instrument for each of the following types: 1. Cutting and dissecting 2. Grasping and clamping 3. Retracting, dilating, and probing 4. Suturing scissors, scalpels, curettes forceps, hemostats, clamps needle holders, needles, packaged sutures retractors, dilators, probes ANSWER: SUPER!