A Surgical scissor (aka Operating scissor) is a general medical scissor that is available with a variety of blade styles, in various sizes and designs. An essential component of any first-aid kit, surgical scissors are floor grade which means they are for regular use and they are also autoclavable, meaning they can be used for any surgical procedure. They are used in general surgery for cutting sutures, gauze and other such material. They are also used to cut and dissect tissue. They need to be sharpened regularly.
Materials
These are made of high-quality stainless steel. They are also made of other metals like chrome, aluminum etc. However, stainless steel surgical scissors with sand finish are very popular.
Types of surgical scissor
There are many types of surgical scissors (operating scissors), examples are:
* Operating scissors, straight
* Operating scissors, curved
* Mayo operating scissors, straight
* Mayo operating scissors, curved
Types of blades in surgical scissor
* Sharp/blunt
* Blunt/blunt
* Sharp/sharp
* Blunt/sharp
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Uses
Used in surgical operations.
Cutting through skin, muscle, and fascia: Surgical scissors are used to make incisions in the skin, muscle, and fascia during surgery. The type of scissors used will depend on the specific procedure and the thickness of the tissue being cut.
Dissecting tissues: Surgical scissors are used to dissect tissues, which means separating them from each other. This is important for gaining access to deeper structures during surgery and for removing diseased or damaged tissue.
Trimming tissues: Surgical scissors are used to trim tissues, which means removing small amounts of tissue. This is often done to create a smooth surface or to remove excess tissue.
Cutting sutures: Surgical scissors are used to cut sutures, which are threads used to close incisions. The type of scissors used will depend on the type of suture being cut.
Removing dressings and bandages: Surgical scissors are used to remove dressings and bandages from wounds. They are also used to cut tape, gauze, and other materials used in surgery.
Cutting surgical instruments: Surgical scissors are sometimes used to cut surgical instruments, such as needles and catheters. This is often done to create a sharp point or to remove a damaged section of the instrument.
Cutting non-biological materials: Surgical scissors can also be used to cut non-biological materials, such as paper, plastic, and rubber. This may be done during surgery to prepare materials for use or to clean up after a procedure.