HOSA Vet Science Equipment

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