These criteria are discussed in detail below. When selecting the appropriate tool,Guest Posting you first must note down the:
The nature of the procedure you are performing
Age of the patient on which the procedure is being performed
The size of the instrument
Frequency of usage
The individual differences of the tools
Quality of surgical tools
The Selection of the Surgical Instruments 1. The nature of the procedure
The first and foremost thing you should know when selecting medical instruments is the nature of the procedure you are performing. Is it an operation of Appendectomy, a Heart Bypass Surgery, a CT Scan, or a C-Section? Every procedure will require a different set of surgical tools.
Take, for example, the appendectomy procedure which requires tools such as Metzenbaum scissors, scalpel, and Mayo scissors. On the other hand, a surgical procedure surgical sutures such as C-Section requires a different variety of surgical scissors such as Metzenbaum, straight and curved Mayo scissors.
To get an idea of the instrument to use for a surgical procedure, reading published articles, books and booklets can be helpful. These sources of information are also likely to give a well-explained idea about what to do and how to carry out the procedure with the selected tools. Remember, using the wrong instrument can have dire consequences as it may lead to surgery getting disrupted or be unsuccessful altogether.
- Age of the Patient
The age of the patient is also an important factor to consider when choosing the right instrument for a surgical procedure. Instruments which are used for surgical procedures in pediatric surgery are different from those used in other surgeries.
The age of the patient can have an impact on the choice of the surgical instrument and tool. For example, there are many tools designed for pediatric surgery. These tools allow for a smooth surgical procedure and atraumatic application due to their appropriate sizes.
- The size of the instrument
One very important factor that can be a determinant of the instrument’s selection is the size of the surgical instrument. This is because only an instrument with an appropriate size can function effectively and easily. Take, for example, a needle holder. In case of the needle holder, the size of the holder itself should be according to the size of the needle it will be holding. If it is not of the right size, it will fail to properly grasp the needle.
Likewise, an instrument that is perfect for a 200-300g mouse of 22-26 cm length may not be the best fit for a neo-natal mouse of about 15 g or 1.25cm length.