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Surgical Instruments in Otolaryngology
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Rosen Needle
Used for precision ear surgery, such as manipulating the tympanic membrane or other delicate tissues. It is very fine and sharp.
Hartmann Mosquito Hemostatic Forceps
Used to clamp small blood vessels to stop bleeding during surgical procedures. They are small, straight or curved, with a fine-tipped jaw.
Bipolar Forceps
Used for precise coagulation of blood vessels during ENT surgery. It can coagulate without extensive tissue damage due to its fine tip and controlled electric current.
Tonsil Snare
Used to remove tonsils by tightening a wire loop around the base of the tonsil. It allows for controlled and precise removal.
Freer Elevator
Used to separate mucous membranes from the septum or other bony structures during nasal surgery. It has a flat, rounded end.
Alligator Forceps
Used for grasping objects during surgery, such as removing foreign bodies or tissue. They have a long, narrow shaft with a small, angled, serrated jaw on the end.
Frazier Suction Tube
Used for suctioning in small areas, such as the nasal passages or ear canal. It has a thin, hollow tube with an angled tip.
Otoscope
Used to examine the ear canal and tympanic membrane. It consists of a light source and a magnifying lens.
Adenoid Curette
Used to remove adenoid tissue in a scraping motion. It has a looped, sharp, or curetted end for tissue removal.
Septum Speculum
Used to widen the nostrils and expose the nasal septum for surgery or examination. It has blades that are gently spread to separate the nostrils.
Ear Speculum
Used to expand the ear canal for examination or surgical procedures. It has a funnel-shaped end that comes in different sizes.
Mastoid Retractor
Used to hold back skin and soft tissue during mastoidectomy procedures. It typically has several sharp prongs that secure it in place.
Microdebrider
Used to precisely remove soft tissue, bone or cartilage in the nasal cavity and sinuses. It has a rotating cutting tip attached to a vacuum.
Tracheostomy Tube
Used to provide an airway by being inserted into a tracheostomy. It consists of a curved hollow tube with a flange for securing it to the neck.
Stapedectomy Punch
Used to remove small footplate bone (stapes) during ear surgery. It has a small and delicate punching mechanism.
Myringotomy Knife
Used to make an incision in the tympanic membrane (ear drum) to relieve pressure or to insert a tympanostomy tube. It has a small, sharp, straight or curved blade.
Nasal Speculum
Used to widen the nostrils for examination or surgical procedures. It has two opposing blades that are squeezed together to open and view the nasal cavity.
Bellucci Scissors
Used for cutting delicate tissue during ear surgery. They have small, sharp blades that can be curved or straight.
Laryngoscope
Used during intubation to visualize the vocal cords and glottis. It has a handle, a blade, and often a light source at the blade's tip.
Tuning Fork
Used to assess a patient's hearing by testing for bone and air conduction. It consists of a U-shaped metal fork that vibrates when struck.
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