Surgical Instruments Manual

- Hemostats (Hemostatic Forceps)

• Hemostatic forceps are locking clamps used to grasp and constrict blood vessels.
• Most hemostats are named after their designers (Kelly, Halsted, Crile).
• Classified based on size, shape, and tip dimensions.
• Available in curved or straight forms.

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Kelly Hemostatic Forceps & Mosquito Hemostats

• Kelly Hemostatic Forceps (B): Used for clamping medium to large blood vessels.
• Mosquito Hemostats (A): Thinner than Kelly forceps, designed for smaller blood vessels.
• Both have transversely serrated tips.

Comparison of Kelly vs. Mosquito Hemostat Tips:

• (A) Mosquito Hemostat: Has a smaller tip for delicate procedures.

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Carmalt Hemostatic Forceps

• Preferred for clamping ovarian vessels during ovariectomy due to its longitudinal serrations.

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