Introduction to Surgical Instruments and ProceduresElsevier India, 2008 - 280 pages This book has been designed for undergraduates preparing for the final year MBBS examination in surgery. The book begins with a detailed classification of instruments according to their use, followed by the points for identification. It, then provides an elaborate description of different operative procedures used as well as sterilization methods of instruments. Finally, a separate chapter X-rays Commonly Asked during Examination , has also been added to help students face viva-voce. The question-answer format of the book including the frequently asked questions would greatly help students in preparing for their exams. About the Author : - MM Kapur, Professor (formerly) of Surgery, AIIMS, New Delhi, obtained his MBBS and FRCS degrees from Calcutta University and Royal College of Surgeons, London in 1955 and 1961, respectively. From 1964 to 1986, he imparted teaching and training to undergraduate and postgraduate students at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. Due to his distinguished service to the speciality of surgery he was conferred Commonwealth Fellowship in 1968-69 and was awarded WHO Visiting Scientist Award in 1978. For a brief period (1989-92), he was Regional Advisor, Medical Research, WHO South East Asia Regional Office, New Delhi. |
Contents
Instruments | 3 |
General Surgical Instruments and Procedures | 12 |
Surgical Sets and Procedures | 81 |
Gynaecologic and Obstetric Instruments and Procedures | 122 |
Otorhinolaryngology Instruments and Procedures | 156 |
Ophthalmic Instruments and Procedures | 190 |
Fibre Endoscopy | 203 |
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abdomen abscess Anaesthesia anastomosis Appendicectomy artery forceps Fig autoclaving biopsy blades bleeding blunt bone bougie bowel cannula catgut catheter cervix chalazion Cholecystectomy chromic catgut colon conjunctiva Crushing clamps curette cutting needle cyst dilator Dissecting forceps dissector dressing forceps endoscope episiotomy Fine-dissecting forceps fistula gall bladder Gallstone gastrectomy gauze gouge haemostat hernia hold Identification points incision is given inserted Instruments required insufflation intestinal clamp knife Laparotomy Laparotomy set ligated ligatures Lithotomy lithotrite loop midline Mouth gag muscle myringotomy nasal needle holder Fig non-toothed operation Osteotome packs pairs Fig patient Supine Peritonsillar abscess Position posterior probe Proctoscope Rampley raspatory removed retractor retractor Fig Scalpel handle scissors self-retaining serrations sharp Sims specula speculum Fig Sponge-holding forceps stomach straight Mayo Suction surgery surgical procedure Surgical steps sutures swabs synthetic absorbable synthetic non-absorbable syringe tissue forceps tonsil toothed Towel clips tracheal tracheostomy tube transverse Uterine curette uterus vaginal speculum Vagotomy