Bayonet suction tube
- Type
- Suctioning
A long, thin suction tube with a bayonet (offset) bend between the handle and the shaft. The handle has a finger-control hole on top or on one side, and the tube comes with a wire stylet.
Primary uses
What this instrument is on the table to do.
Suctions blood and fluid in deep, narrow spaces such as the nasal cavity, spine and brain, often under the microscope. The bayonet bend keeps the surgeon's hand out of the line of view.
Sizes & variants
The lengths, angles and patterns it comes in.
5, 7 and 9 Fr, sometimes sold as a set of three. Working length about 3 3/8 inches (86 mm), overall about 8 to 8 1/2 inches (203 to 216 mm). Finger control on top, left or right.
There is more on this card
The photos, the description, the uses and the sizes are free for everyone. The 3D model, the parts that only come from years at the table, and the testing that gets you ready for the CST are Pro. See what is included
Know this one cold. Then the other 2,881.
You are reading the free half of this card. Pro opens what only comes from years at the table, and turns all 2,882 of them into something you get tested on until you are quick.
- Cautions, inspection checks, how to pass it, and every operation it is laid out for
- Every setup this instrument is laid out on, with photos of each table
- Flashcards that bring it back right before you would forget it
- Practice tests and timed exams over all 259 setups
Cancel anytime · One account, web and apps
Add your photos & notes
Submissions stay private and are reviewed by our team. An accepted photo joins this instrument's gallery with your credit.