Spinal Fusion with Rodding
CHAPTER 55 Spinal Fusion with Rodding A spinal fusion with rod attachment is performed to correct curvature of the spine. The fusion may use bone from the iliac crest or…
Cardiovascular Instruments
CHAPTER 103 Cardiovascular Instruments Cardiovascular instruments are used on the vessels because, when clamped on them, the instrument tips do not damage the vessels. Possible instruments needed for the procedure…
Total Knee Replacement
CHAPTER 47 Total Knee Replacement A total knee replacement is the removal of the distal end of the femur and the proximal end of the tibia. A prosthesis is used…
Craniotomy
CHAPTER 113 Craniotomy Craniotomy is an incision made in the head through the skull that allows the performance of surgery on the brain. Possible equipment needed for the procedure includes:…
Total Hip Instruments (Zimmer-VerSys)
CHAPTER 53 Total Hip Instruments (Zimmer-VerSys) Possible equipment needed for the total hip replacement procedure includes a basic total hip set, hip retractors, and total hip prosthesis. 53-1 Instruments (Trilogy…
Abdominal Vascular Set (Open Procedure)
CHAPTER 95 Abdominal Vascular Set (Open Procedure) Additional images are available at: evolve.elsevier.com/Tighe/instrumentation/ 95-1 Top, left to right: 2 Backhaus towel forceps; 6 paper drape clips. Bottom, first stringer, left…
Operating Room Suite/Basic Laparotomy
CHAPTER 3 Operating Room Suite/Basic Laparotomy 3-1 Operating room (OR) equipment: 1, OR table; 2, secure medication distribution cart (i.e., Pyxis); 3, anesthesia machine; 4, endoscopic/camera monitor; 5, anesthesia boom;…
Neurologic Shunt Instruments
CHAPTER 119 Neurologic Shunt Instruments A shunt is a tube or device implanted in the body to redirect body fluid from one cavity or vessel to another. 119-1 Top to…
Corneal Transplant
CHAPTER 68 Corneal Transplant Additional images are available at: evolve.elsevier.com/Tighe/instrumentation/ Corneal transplant is the replacement of a damaged cornea with a cornea from a human donor’s eye. Possible equipment and…
Cardiac Surgery
CHAPTER 99 Cardiac Surgery Cardiac surgery relates to surgery of the heart. Some heart surgeries include a coronary artery bypass graft, or CABG; replacement of the heart valves, or valvular…
