CHAPTER 61 External Fixation of Fractures Additional images are available at: evolve.elsevier.com/Tighe/instrumentation/ External fixation is the attachment of a framework outside the body to stabilize complex fractures. Possible equipment needed…
CHAPTER 121 ICP Monitoring Tray An ICP monitoring tray contains equipment used to monitor intracranial pressure. 121-1 Top, left to right: 2 Weitlaner retractors, baby, front view and back view;…
CHAPTER 92 Skin Graft A skin graft is performed when the full thickness of skin has been lost. Possible instruments needed for the procedure include a minor plastic set. A…
CHAPTER 94 Endovascular Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair* An aneurysm is the abnormal bulging of an artery. Possible equipment and instruments needed for the procedure include an angiocath for an arteriogram,…
CHAPTER 24 Dilatation and Curettage of the Uterus (D and C) A dilation and curettage of the uterus (D and C) is performed to treat illness or to obtain a…
CHAPTER 27 Supracervical Laparoscopic Hysterectomy Supracervical laparoscopic hysterectomy is the removal of the uterus without the cervix through a laparoscope. Possible equipment needed for the procedure includes a laparoscope, a…
CHAPTER 115 Neurologic Retractors Possible instruments needed for the procedure include a neurologic soft tissue set. 115-1 Leyla retractor: 1 fixation base for the 2 flexible arms, 2 flexible arms,…
CHAPTER 82 Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy (T & A) Tonsillectomy is the removal of the palatine tonsils in the oropharynx. Adenoidectomy is the removal of the lymph tissue on the posterior…
CHAPTER 100 Open Heart Microinstruments Open heart microinstruments are usually used once the surgeon is operating on the heart vessels. Possible instruments needed for the procedure include a basic open…
CHAPTER 123 Synthes Low-Profile Cranial Plating Set Additional images are available at: evolve.elsevier.com/Tighe/instrumentation/ 123-1 Synthes low-profile cranial plating set. left side: 2 screwdriver handles and a variety of drill bits,…
