Surgical Instruments and Special Devices I

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

1. Discuss the materials used to manufacture surgical instruments.
2. Describe the categories and types of surgical instruments.
3. Understand the structure and grades (quality) of surgical instruments.
4. Understand the various types of equipment and materials available to test instruments and how they are used.
5. Describe the inspection processes that should be performed to ensure the proper and safe working order of surgical instruments.
6. Discuss special considerations associated with orthopedic and spinal sets, powered equipment, endoscopes, dental, insulated, and microsurgical instruments, and other specialty items.