Surgery Modules
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Operating Surgical Instruments
Last Updated: 5 September 2024Description This unit is intended for training of undergraduate, clerkship, and the first year of the core residency program in order to learn the practical aspects and techniques for holding and handling surgical instruments. Learning Objectives At the end of this unit, students should be able: 1) Operating the Scalpel 2) Operating Scissors 3) Operating...
Introduction to Basic Surgical Instruments
Last Updated: 5 September 2024Surgical instruments have prehistoric roots in Indian, Chinese, Babylonian, Egyptian, and Roman civilizations. Today, hundreds of surgical instruments are used for specific functions or are designed to serve a common task. The aim of this content is to introduce basic surgical instruments that are used for common surgical procedures. A scalpel is used for the...
