What is the use of Kelly Forcep?

Kelly hemostatic forceps are used to clamp blood vessels and hold heavy tissues in place.

How do I open Kelly forceps?

Just push down lightly with your thumb and pull up a little with your finger. It should unlock and open with ease. If not, take your lrft hand and hold the thumb ring then with your right hand, hold the finger ring.

What is the difference between Kelly and Crile forceps?

Even though both the Kelly and the Crile hemostats are both 5 ½’ long, the Kelly hemostat has half-serrated jaws, while the Crile has fully serrated jaws. The two serve different purposes.

What is a Kelly retractor?

Kelly Retractor has a right-angled blade that has a bent crescent-shaped lip. This retractor is commonly used to pull back, or retract, the edges of wounds in order to expose the surgical area. Moreover, it is presented in different blade sizes to adapt to various scenarios.

What are forceps made of?

Surgical forceps are commonly made of high-grade carbon steel, which ensures they can withstand repeated sterilization in high-temperature autoclaves. Some are made of other high-quality stainless steel, chromium and vanadium alloys to ensure durability of edges and freedom from rust.

What is a towel clip?

Towel clips are instruments that have proved to be indispensible in surgeries. One of their primary functions is to hold drapes in place3, to keep only the operating field exposed. The basic towel clamp design includes locking handles and a tip, which may be curved or pointed, and may have teeth for traction.

What is the difference between hemostats and forceps?

As nouns the difference between hemostat and forceps is that hemostat is (medicine) an instrument that clamps blood vessels to diminish or halt blood flow while forceps is (l) (instrument used in surgery to grasp objects).

What are Volkman retractors used for?

Novo Surgical Volkmann Retractor is a standard pattern, handheld instrument with a fenestrated handle. It is 8 ¾” in overall length and is available with a variety of curved prongs with sharp or blunt tips. The ideal purpose of this retractor is to divide, or retract, tissue in general surgeries.