Diagnostic Components:
- Stethoscope: Used for auscultation to listen to internal sounds, such as the heartbeat and lung sounds.
- Sphygmomanometer: Measures blood pressure.
- Thermometer: Measures body temperature.
- Otoscope and Ophthalmoscope: Used for examining the ears and eyes, respectively.
Surgical Instruments:
- Scalpel: A sharp surgical knife used for making incisions.
- Forceps: Grasping and holding surgical instrument.
- Scissors: Used for cutting tissues or sutures.
- Needle Holder: Holds a suture needle during stitching.
- Retractors: Instruments used to hold back tissues or organs during surgery.
Implants and Prosthetics:
- Joint Implants: Artificial joints used in orthopedic surgery.
- Dental Implants: Used for tooth replacement.
- Cardiac Stents: Tubular devices used to support blood vessels.
Sutures and Staples:
- Surgical Sutures: Thread-like materials used to stitch wounds or incisions.
- Surgical Staples: Metal clips used for wound closure.
- Catheters and Tubes:
- Foley Catheter: Used for urinary drainage.
- Endotracheal Tube: Inserted into the trachea to maintain an open airway during surgery.
Medical Drapes and Gowns:
- Sterile Drapes: Used to maintain a sterile field during surgery.
- Surgical Gowns: Worn by medical personnel to maintain a sterile environment.
Medical Devices:
- Pacemakers: Devices implanted to regulate the heartbeat.
- Ventilators: Mechanical devices that support or replace respiratory function.
- Defibrillators: Used to restore normal heart rhythm in cases of cardiac arrhythmia.
Electrosurgical Instruments:
- Electrocautery Devices: Used for cutting or coagulating tissues through the application of electrical current.
