Which forceps should be used to grasp delicate tissue securely for control during dissecting?

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(For most minor surgical procedures) scalpel handles and blades, hemostats, needle holder, needles & suture material, suture scissors, thumb forceps, probe, gauze squares, sponges, vial of anesthetic medication, syringe, towels & bandages

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Which type of surgical instrument is used to grasp tissue or control bleeding?

Tissue Forceps: Non-toothed forceps used for fine handling of tissue and traction during dissection. Adson Forceps: Forceps toothed at the tip used for handling dense tissue, such as in skin closures. Also called locking forceps, these are ratcheted instruments used to hold tissue or objects, or provide hemostasis.

Which of the following forceps is used to grasp blood vessels and delicate tissue?

DeBakey forceps are used to grasp delicate tissue, particularly in cardiovascular surgery.

Which instrument is used for cutting and dissecting?

Cutting and dissecting instruments: Scalpels, scissors, and saws are the most traditional. Elevators can be both cutting and lifting/retracting. Although the term dissection is broad, energy devices such as diathermy/cautery are often used as more modern alternatives.

Which surgical instrument is used to remove tissue?

A scalpel is a surgical instrument with an extremely sharp blade and is used during surgeries to make cuts in the soft tissues and gums present in the oral cavity.