A basic surgery set covers most general procedures. Contents vary by hospital, but this list is typical. You can adapt this basic surgery set list to your own hospital.
Cutting
- Scalpel handles, No. 3 and No. 4
- Mayo scissors, straight and curved
- Metzenbaum scissors
Grasping
- Dressing forceps
- Tissue forceps
- Adson forceps
- Allis forceps
Clamping
- Mosquito, Crile or Kelly hemostats, straight and curved
- Kocher forceps
Suturing
- Mayo-Hegar needle holders
Exposure
- Senn and Langenbeck retractors
Draping
- Backhaus towel clamps
Other
- Sponge holding forceps
- Probe and director
- Tray or container
How to adapt a basic surgery set
No two hospitals use exactly the same basic surgery set. Therefore, treat this list as a starting point. First, ask your surgeons which procedures the set must cover. For example, a set used for hernia repair and small lumps needs fewer retractors than one used for abdominal work.
Next, check the numbers. A typical set has several hemostats, two or three needle holders and a range of forceps. In addition, decide on lengths, because deeper cases need longer instruments. Then, write a clear list and take a photo of the open tray. As a result, staff can assemble and count the set quickly.
Also, review the set at least once a year. Remove items that are never used, and add any that are always requested. The surgical instrument overview explains the main groups. Finally, keep spare sets so that surgery never waits for sterilising. To build a basic surgery set to your list, request a quote.
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