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TABLE 14.1
(Continued)
A. Kelly forceps Both are used to clamp larger
tissues for blood control or
tissues for removal. The Kelly
B. Rochester Carmalt has horizontal serrations on half
forceps the jaw and the Rochester has a
combination of vertical on half
the jaw and vertical/horizontal
serrations at the tips

A. Olsen Hegar Both are used to grasp and
needle holder scissor manipulate the suture needle
combination while suturing. The Olsen Hegar
has a scissor built into the jaws

B. Mayo Hegar needle
holder

A. Metzenbaum scissors These are used to cut tissue and
nothing else! They are extremely
sharp, and the blunt ends are
B. Mayo scissors used for “blunt” dissection