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Episiotomy repair instruments set with pictures and uses

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Episiotomy repair set
Episiotomy repair set

  1. Lignocaine injection – Used as a local anaesthetic agent, used to block pudendal nerve.
  2. Gauge piece – Used to clean the birth canal, and to stop bleeding.
  3. Rampley sponge holding forceps – Used to hold the gauge piece.
  4. Toothed forceps – Used to hold the edge of mucosa, muscles and skin during suturing.
  5. Needle holder – To hold the needle during suturing.
  6. Catgut suture – Used for suturing.
  7. Mayo’s scissor – To cut suture after every bite or completion of suturing process



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