intro to surgery

• What are Adson Tissue Forceps used for?

  Grasping delicate tissue
• Why are Needle Holders important in surgery?

  They hold and guide surgical needles when suturing
• What type of scissors are Mayo Scissors?

  Heavy-duty scissors
• What is the primary use of Metzenbaum Scissors?

  Cutting soft tissue and blunt dissection
• What are Suture Scissors specifically designed for?

  Cutting suture material
• What is the function of a Scalpel Handle?

  It holds the surgical blade
• What are Towel Clamps used for?

  Securing drapes to maintain a sterile field
• What are Mosquito Forceps used for?

  Clamping small blood vessels
• What are the key suture patterns to recognize in surgery?

  • Simple Interrupted
  • Simple Continuous
  • Cruciate (Cross Mattress)
  • Ford Interlocking
• What is a Simple Interrupted suture pattern?

  Individual stitches tied separately for security
• What is the advantage of a Simple Continuous suture pattern?

  It is faster to place
• How does a Cruciate (Cross Mattress) suture pattern function?

  It crosses in an "X" pattern for tension distribution
• What is the Ford Interlocking suture pattern used for?

  It provides added strength in large animal surgery
• What are the broad types of suture material?

  • Absorbable
  • Non-absorbable
  • Monofilament
  • Multifilament (Braided)
• What is absorbable suture material?

  It is broken down by the body
• What is non-absorbable suture material?

  It stays in the body or is removed later
• What is the difference between monofilament and multifilament suture materials?

  Monofilament has less tissue drag
• What is a disadvantage of multifilament suture material?

  Higher risk of infection due to capillarity
• What are the principles of sterilization using an autoclave?

  • Uses pressurized steam (121–134°C)
  • Kills all microorganisms including spores
  • Instruments must be clean, dry, and packaged
  • Indicators confirm sterilization success
• What temperature range is used in an autoclave for sterilization?

  121–134°C
• What must instruments be before autoclaving?

  Clean, dry, and correctly packaged
• What are the steps for surgeon preparation?

  1. Scrubbing
  2. Gowning
  3. Gloving
• What is the purpose of scrubbing before surgery?

  To wash hands and forearms with antiseptic
• How long should scrubbing typically last?

  Usually 5 minutes
• What is the correct technique for gowning?

  Donning a sterile gown without contamination
• What is the closed-glove technique?

  Putting on sterile gloves while hands stay inside gown
• What are the steps for patient preparation for surgery?

  1. Clipping
  2. Skin Prep
  3. Draping
• What is the purpose of clipping before surgery?

  To remove hair around the surgical site
• What is involved in skin prep for surgery?

  Cleaning with antiseptics like chlorhexidine
• What is the purpose of draping in surgery?

  To maintain a sterile field around the surgical site