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SURGICAL INSTRUMENTATION

CHAPTER 10
Across
Surgical instruments with a hollow barrel (or lumen) through their center.
The part of a surgical instrument that "locks" the handles in place.
Point where the two jaws or blades of an instrument connect and pivot
This metal is also known as 300 series stainless steel. It is non-magnetic, cannot be heat-hardened and is more corrosion-resistant than martensitic stainless steel.
Instruments used for grasping , holding firmly or exerting traction upon objects.
Unclogs the suction during surgery
To properly test the sharpness of scissors four inches or less use
A chemical process applied during manufacturing that provides corrosion-resistant finish.
Forceps used to manipulate tissue and pack surgical sites.
Surgical instrument designed to drive suture needles to close or rejoin a wound or surgical site.
Used to cut or shave bone
Parallel grooves in the jaws of surgical instruments.
A retractor used to expose the chest
Surgical instruments primarily used to move tissues and organs to keep the surgical site exposed throughout surgery.
Down
Kerrison/Laminectomy Rongeurs are tested on this material
A pencil eraser can sometimes be used to determine this stain
Surgical instruments used to cut or bite away at bone and tissue
Wedge-shaped instruments used to cut or shape bone
Forceps used to manipulate tissue
The acceleration of rusting and pitting of surgical instruments is caused by soaking in
A solution used to help prevent blood from drying on instrumentation
Surgical instruments used to cut, incise and/or dissect tissue
Scissors with tungsten carbide are usually identified by
This metal is also known as 400 series stainless steel. it is magnetic and may be heat-hardened.
Proper brush size is the best way to clean
The process of cutting apart or separating tissue.
A powder-coating process that leaves a thin layer of colored nylon.
Surgical instruments used to control the flow of blood