Question
Identify the surgical instrument shown in the picture below ?
A. Scalpels.
B. Mayo knife.
C. Metz knife.
D. Gingival knife.
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Correct Answer » A Explanation |
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The surgical instrument shown in the picture above represents Scalpels: commonest blades 10, 11, 15.
Blade No. 10: one of the more traditional blade shapes, this is generally used for making small incisions in skin and muscles.
Blade No. 11: this design is ideal for stab incisions. Used in procedures such as creating incisions for chest drains, opening coronary arteries, opening the aorta and removing calcifications in the aortic or mitral valves.
Blade No. 15: the most popular blade shape, ideal for making short and precise incisions. Utilised in a variety of surgical procedures including excision of a skin lesion or recurrent sebaceous cyst and for opening coronary arteries.