Thursday, December 8, 2011

Metzenbaum Scissors Are a Simple But Major Tool in Surgery


!9#: Metzenbaum Scissors Are a Simple But Major Tool in Surgery

Everyone who's watched television shows like ER which are based in emergency room situations, are well aware of what metzenbaum scissors look like and what they are used for, but you may not recognize the name at all. This is essentially a long tailed version of a scissors but designed with more precision for operating, stitching sutures, and even for clamping things in place. This tool is essential in any medical operating facility, be it an ER (emergency room) unit or plastic surgery. These tools have been around for a very long time and are not positioned to be replaced anytime soon, in fact they are often accompanied by new tools not replaced by them.

Although at first you may see only one type of metzenbaum scissors perceptively, the reality is that there are several on the tray that accompanies the doctors operating table. They come in various sizes, and even shapes, granted they look alike to the untrained eye, they are all very different, and have different uses. If you've ever noticed a doctor operating will often change surgical tools quite often. The scissors are actually designed for different types of cuts or as an extension of the surgeon's finger tips. This gives the surgeon a safer way to perform his or her cuts, not to mention certain types of surgery wouldn't be possible without the use of this miraculous yet simple tool.

Doctors are well aware of the importance of maintaining these tools and keeping them free from corrosion. The smallest wear can be detrimental to the effectiveness of the tool. The tiniest corrosion or even rust or the like, can become very dangerous to the patient they are used on. Infections can ensue and a variety of problems can follow. Doctors can take good care of their instruments and maintain them for many years but depending on the amount of use the tools get, replacement can be as soon as several months, or several years. There are strict safety rules surrounding all use of medical equipment and metzenbaum scissors are no exception. Tools are cleaned, sterilized, and maintained after each use and stringent precautions are taken each and every time.


Metzenbaum Scissors Are a Simple But Major Tool in Surgery

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