Image Based Question-67569

The best way to differentiate between the surgical retractor shown in the picture below and Kelly retractor; is that the surgical instrument shown in the picture below has ?

A. The retractor has a smaller blade.

B. The retractor has a larger blade.

C. The retractor has a smaller handle.

D. The retractor has a larger handle.

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Correct Answer » A Explanation

The surgical instrument shown in the picture above represents Richardson retractor.

The Richardson retractor is often mistaken for a Kelly retractor; however, the Richardson retractor has a smaller blade.