What are wound protectors?

What are wound protectors?

Wound protectors – also known as wound guards or wound retractors – are intended to prevent the edges of a surgical wound from coming into contact with the contaminated surgical field. The single-ring model consists of a plastic ring that sits within the wound and a protective drape that extends out from it.

What is a wound retractor?

The ASEPT Wound Protector/Retractor is indicated for use in retracting and protecting an incision during laparoscopic or open surgery. The atraumatically retracted wound provides maximum access with minimum incision size.

What is a Gelport?

Gelport[3,4] is a sterile, disposable food and drug administration – approved hand access device intended for single use. The device consists of. A wound-protecting sheath; A wound retractor; A unique gel seal cap.

What is a GelPort laparoscopic system?

The GelPort laparoscopic system allows surgeons to rapidly alternate between hand access, straight laparoscopic and open surgical technique to optimize procedural efficiency and clinical outcomes. The GelSeal cap offers unparalleled access for rapid dissection and mobilization of tissue.

What is Kelly retractor?

Kelly Retractor has a right-angled blade that has a bent crescent-shaped lip. This retractor is commonly used to pull back, or retract, the edges of wounds in order to expose the surgical area. Moreover, it is presented in different blade sizes to adapt to various scenarios.

What is a Richardson retractor?

Richardson Retractor is a 9-1/2″ long retractor that can be used during procedures, such as chest or abdominal, to grasp soft tissue using the curved blade. Several widths and depths of the blade are available in order to suit the different surgical needs.

Which is the ideal gas and safest pressure for a prolonged laparoscopic procedure?

Carbon dioxide is the most frequently used gas for insufflation of the abdomen as it is colourless, non-toxic, non-flammable and has the greatest margin of safety in the event of a venous embolus (highly soluble).

What is Austin retractor?

Austin retractors are medical instruments that are commonly found in a tray set-up for a oral surgery procedure. A dental surgeon needs to have a good access and visibility to the surgical site. This surgical site can be at the deeper areas in the mouth, like the most posteriorly (backwards) placed teeth.

What is mosquito forceps?

Mosquito Forceps are used as hemostats and a general-purpose instrument in veterinary surgeries. These surgical instruments resemble a pair of scissors but their use is very different from them. Most of these forceps are crafted from surgical-grade stainless to provide a better build quality for long-term use.