centrifuge
spins blood to separate different parts of the blood
refractometer
Measures urine specific gravity and plasma protein; compares fluid density to water
pipettes
used to measure out and transport small amounts of liquid
differential cell counter
pulls the WBC's, RBC's, and different mineral levels of the blood
hand tally counter
used to measure the WBC's (old way)
scalpel handle
holds the scalpel blade during a procedure
scalpel blade
Used to make the incision or cut
Funnell Conical centrifuge tubes
holds samples for centrifugation
balance scale
weighs solids and sometimes small patients
graduated cylinder
measures liquid
stitch (suture removal) scissors
used to remove stitches? duh
sharp/blunt scissors
general surgical cutting
Metzenbaum scissors
cutting fine tissue
bandage scissors
to cut off bandages
needle holder
holds curved suture needles
tissue forceps
grip and hold tissue
Babcock intestinal forceps
occlude and hold intestine
Kelly forceps
clamps larger vessels
retractors
hold back tissue and improve exposure
absorbable suture material
used to stitch up internal organs and tissue
nonabsorbable suture material
used to stitch up skin and have to be taken out
hemostatic clips
vessel or small organ ligation
tracheostomy tube
maintain open airway and facilitate airway access
extraction forceps
grasp object to be extracted
nail trimmers
to trim nails
catheter
tube for the introduction or drainage of fluids
sponge forceps
hold gauze sponges
Allis tissue forceps
grasp and somewhat crush tissue
ovariohysterectomy hook
exteriorize uterine horn during spay surgery
Rochester-Carmalt forceps
hold and crush tissue
dental scaler
remove tarter from crowns of teeth
dental curette
Subgingival root scaling and debridement of gingival sulcus
periodontal probe
Measure depth of peridontal pockets
Mayo scissors
cutting heavy tissue
Crile forceps
clamp larger vessels
Backhaus towel clamps
attaches towels and drapes to patient