We have made all the MEDICINE Instruments full set or list with the Names, Description, Uses with Pictures. in you medical ward you will see all this instruments/equipments/devices. So full knowledge regarding all this devices is necessary for your medical and surgical practice and also during exams.
OTOSCOPE
Description :
This made of metal and plastic.
Has mainly tow parts : The Body/Handle & The Optic Head.
Uses :
1. Examination of the External ear cavity : In various diseases we need to check the external ear cavity properly.
Various conditions in which we use Otoscope :
- Serous Otitis media
- Acute otitis media
- Perforation of the tympanic membrane
- Ear wax
- Foreign body
- Otomycosis, etc.
OXYGEN MASK WITH TUBE
Description :
This device has mainly two parts : The Mask & The Silicone Tube
Uses :
1. Assist In Oxygen intake : To make the patient o take the oxygen more efficiently by providing gases into the mouth/nsotrils.
2. Administration of aerosolized drugs : Some patients needs drugs in aerosolized or gaseous forms, there also we can use Oxygen Maska and Tube.
PIPETTE
Description :
This is made up of glass materials, the central is portion is swollen hollow space which has markings on it.
Uses :
1. Measurement of Doses : To measure drugs doses which are in liquid forms.
PROCTOSCOPE
Description :
This device is made op stainless steel and mainly two parts :
- Obturator
- Proctoscope Sheath
Uses :
1. Examination of Anal Canal : For examining anal canal and lower part of the rectum in various conditions like :
- Hemorrhoids
- Carcinoma of Anal Canal
- Rectal polyps
REFLEX HAMMER
Description :
This device has two parts : One Metallic comfortable flat handle and another Triangular Rubber Head
Uses :
1. Testing Motor reflex/Deep tendon refles : To test motor reflex of the body by hitting the deep tendons of the muscles.
SHOE COVERS
Description :
Shoe covers are used to cover shoes. 6 different materials are used for making of shoe covers:
- Polythene
- Polypropylene
- Rubber
- Aluminized fabric
- Silicone
- Leather
Uses :
1. Operative Field : In various operative field we use Shoe covers to cover the shoe to prevent spreading any kind of infection generating from footwear.
2. Surgical procedures : In Surgery ward during surgery doctors wears shoe cover to prevent transmission of infection generating from footwear.
SPHYGMOMANOMETER
Description :
This device has 5 components :
- Cuff
- Gauge
- Bulb
- Valve
- Tube
Uses :
1. Measurement of Blood Pressure : To measure the blood pressure by Non-Invasive method.
STETHOSCOPE
Description :
This device has 4 components :
- Earpiece
- Tube
- Diaphragm
- Bell
Uses :
1. Hearing different Sounds : To hear different souds produced by the body through different Movements/Works.
Sound Heard :
- Heart Beats
- Breath Sounds
- Intestinal Movements
- Foetal Movements
STOPWATCH
Description :
This has mainly two parts:
- Face
- Action Buttons
Uses :
1. Recording Rates :
- Heart Rates
- respiratory rates
SUCTION TUBE
Description :
It has mainly 5 parts :
- Connector for vaccum
- handle
- Thumb-control alve
- catheter
- Tip
Uses :
1. Sucking up Blood/Fluid : To suck up blood or any kind of fluid secretion during medical or surgical procedures.
SURGICAL MASK
Description :
Made up of different types of Fabric.
Uses :
Protection from Infection : To Protect the Oral and Nasal route from any kind of infection.
SURGICAL SCISSORS
Description :
Surgical Scissors includes :
- Bandage Scissors
- Iris Scissors
- Corneal Scissors
- Vannas Scissors
- Mayo Scissors, etc.
Uses :
1. Tissue Cutting : During any surgical procedures, it is used to cut tissues at the surface or inside the human body.
2. Bandage : Bandage scissors can be used to cut bandages without gauging the skin.
DIGITAL THERMOMETER
Description :
This device is has mainly two parts :
—–The body – which has a digital display to show the temperature
—-The metallic tip which takes the temperature.
Uses :
1. Measurement of Temperature : To record the body temperature during any kind of body warm.
TONGUE DEPRESSOR
Description :
Made up of stainless steel and has two ends.
Uses :
1. Oral examination :
- To retract lips and cheek for better viewing the oral cavity.
- To test gag reflex.
TRANSFUSION KIT
Description :
made up of plastic and silicone tubes.
Has mainly 8 parts :
- Luer connector
- Tubing
- Injection Port
- V-track controller
- Filter
- Drip chamber
- Access port
- Spike
Uses :
1. Replacing the lost components : To replace the lost components of blood by transfusion of red blood cells, platelets, plasma, etc.
TUNING FORK
Description :
Made up of stainless steel and has 3 parts :
- Two prongs
- Stem
- Foot piece
Uses :
1. To test Deafness in Ear :
By doing different types of test like :
- Rinne’s Test
- Weber’s Test
- Absolute Bony Conduction Test
- Schwabach Test
VENTILATOR
Description :
This is a electronic machine and works by :
- The power source
- The controls
- The monitors
Uses :
1. Replacing natural breathing act : To replace natural breathing by assisting or carrying the inspiration and expiration process artificially.
Used in :
- Sick/Severely Injured Patient
- Post operative sedation
WEIGHING MACHINE
Description :
made up of metallic body and a analog metered display to show the weight scale.
Uses :
1. Measuring Weight : In case of any disease we need to measure weight.
For example incase of any carcinoma measurement of weight is very important because weight loss is a most common feature of carcinoma.
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