Examples of Schedule 3 Procedures

Towel Clips

(Crossover & Backhaus)

Scalpel and handle

Thumb Forceps

(Rat tooth & Atraumatic)

Tissue Forceps

Scissors

(Mayo and Metzenbaum)

Curved or straight

Haemaostats artery forceps

Needle Holders

(Mayo, MacPhail, Olsen-Hager, Gillies)

Common suture patterns

Suture needles

Attachment:

Suture needles

Tissue trauma:

Suture needles

Tissue trauma 2:

Suture needles

Parts of needle/needle shapes:

Suture needles

Parts of needle/needle shapes:

Suture needles

Parts of needle/needle shapes:

Suture needles

Taperpoint:

Tapercut:

Regular cutting:

Reverse cutting:

Spatula point:

Blunt point:

Alternatives to suturing: