Cushing Vein Retractor
Single-ended hand retractorrih-TRAK-terA surgical instrument that holds back tissue or organs so the surgeon can see and reach the operative site.Full entry of medium weight with a small, smooth right-angled blade that curves up at the lip, on a straight open (loop) handle.
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On the table
What it does, the lengths it comes in and what experienced techs know about it.
What it’s for
Holds back veins, vessels and nearby tissue for exposure in neck work and other wounds of medium depth.
Lengths and variants
Common lengths are about 9 to 9 3/4 in (230 to 250 mm); it is also made from about 7 3/4 in up to 14 in. Blades run from about 13 x 11 mm to 22 x 15 mm.
What experienced techs know
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Through the case
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Passing it
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- After the case
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8 sources
- Phillips N. Surgical Instrumentation. 2nd ed. Chapter 3 (Categories of Surgical Instrumentation), p. 69
- Nemitz R. Surgical Instrumentation: An Interactive Approach. 3rd ed. Chapter 14 (Cardiovascular thoracic instruments), p. 574
- Nemitz R. Surgical Instrumentation: An Interactive Approach. 3rd ed. Chapter 12 (Orthopedic instruments), p. 446-447
- Integra. JARIT Surgical Instruments Catalog. p. 169
- Aesculap. US Surgical Instrument Catalog. p. 227
- Fuller JK. Surgical Technology: Principles and Practice. 8th ed. Chapter 11 (Surgical Instruments), p. 206
- IAHCSMM. Central Service Technical Manual. 8th ed. Chapter 10 (Surgical Instrumentation), p. 194
- IAHCSMM. Central Service Technical Manual. 8th ed. Chapter 12 (Assembly and Packaging), p. 249
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