LSCS instruments
1. Doyen’s Retractor :
- To retract the bladder.
2. Allis tissue forceps :
- Checking anaesthesia by holding abdominal skin.
- Holding rectus sheath during blunt dissection.
- Holding the angle of the uterus cut.
- Tubal ligation – To hold the fallopian tube.
3. Artery forceps :
- Blunt dissection.
- Artery clamp during bleeding.
4. BP Handle with blade :
- To give any sharp incision.
5. Kidney tray :
- To keep savlon and using it during dressing.
- To keep sharp instruments scissor, scalpel with blade, and toothed forceps.
6. Plain scissor :
- To cut the cord.
- To cut suture.
7. Needle holder :
- To hold the needle.
8. Suture :
- Uterine suture by 1-0 Vicryl.
- Rectus sheath suture by 1-Vicryl.
9. Rampley’s sponge holding forceps :
- To hold the sponge during dressing and draping.
10. Toothed forceps :
- To separate the uterine membrane.
- To hold the skin during suture.
11. Gauge piece :
- Using as sponge to clean the abdomen first before any incision.
- Vaginal toileting.
- Cleaning the Skin sutured area.
- Covering the skin sutured area.
12. Soaking mop :
- Used to hold the uterus from above during suturing.
- To push the intestines.
- To soak any blood and making a clear view.
13. Bowl with savlon :
- Used to clean the abdomen as an antiseptic before any incision.
- Vaginal toileting.
14. Electric cautery :
- Cauterisation of bleeding artery.
- Giving incision.
15. Macintosh :
- Used to cover the lower limb before any surgery.
16. Cut sheet :
- Giving it above the rubber cloth/Macintosh.