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Tonsillectomy Instruments: What an ENT Tonsil Set Contains
An overview of the instruments in a typical ENT tonsillectomy set and what each one does.
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Laparotomy Instrument Set: A Checklist for General Surgery
A practical overview of the instruments in a general surgery laparotomy set, grouped by function.
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Vascular Clamps: Satinsky, Bulldog and Other Patterns
How vascular clamps stop blood flow without damaging vessels, the common patterns, and what to check before buying.
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Veterinary Surgical Instruments: What Vets Need
How veterinary surgical instruments overlap with human surgical instruments, and the patterns that are especially popular in veterinary practice.
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Plastic Surgery Instruments: The Essential Set
Why plastic surgery instruments are finer and lighter than general sets, and which instruments make up a basic plastic surgery tray.
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Ophthalmic Microsurgery Instruments: An Introduction
The fine, delicate instruments of eye surgery, what each is for, and why handling and care matter so much.
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Gynaecology Instruments: Tenacula, Sounds, Dilators and Curettes
A guide to the everyday gynaecology instruments found in clinics and theatre sets, and what to check when ordering them.
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Vaginal Specula: Graves, Pederson, Cusco and Sims Compared
The main vaginal speculum patterns, how they differ, and why many clinics keep several sizes in reusable stainless steel.
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Ear Instruments: Specula, Forceps, Curettes and Hooks
The basic ear instruments used in ENT clinics for examination, wax removal and foreign bodies, and what to look for.
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Nasal Specula: Killian, Thudichum and Other ENT Patterns
How nasal specula differ, which pattern suits examination and which suits surgery, and what to check before buying.