Clamping
- Called clamps or forceps.
- Clamp and hold tissue/vessels.
- May be used to occlude blood flow.
- Jaw may be smooth, or have longitudinal, or horizontal serrations to prevent slipping off tissue.
Clamping Instruments
Retractors/Exposing Instruments
- Hold tissue, muscle, skin etc. to facilitate view of operative area
Handheld Retractors
- Held by assistant or surgeon
Self-retaining Retractors
- Placed by surgeon and locked into position
Exposing Instruments
Suction/Aspirate
- Used to remove fluid/blood from operative site
Power Equipment
- Used to drill bone to place screws/implants
- Used to cut or saw bone
