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  2. List of instruments used in otorhinolaryngology, head and ...

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    Head Mirror with head band: to focus light into the cavity under inspection; mirror is concave and is used with a Chiron lamp to produce a parallel beam of light; doctor views through the hole (average diameter of mirror is 3 & 1/2" & that of hole is 1/4") Head mounted lights with head band: to focus light into the cavity under inspection ...

  3. French catheter scale - Wikipedia

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    The French scale measures the outer diameter of the catheter, not the size of the internal drainage channel (inner diameter). For instance, a two-way catheter of 20 Fr and a three-way catheter of 20 Fr have the same outer diameter, but the three-way catheter has an additional channel for irrigation, reducing the size of its drainage channel.

  4. Syringe - Wikipedia

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    U-100 syringe sizes and markings. 1cc (1 mL) Syringe Holds maximum: 100 units [10] Numbered in: 10 unit increments [10] Smallest line measures 2 units: [11] BD [10] ReliOn [12] Monoject [13] (all but 31 gauge needle) Smallest line measures 1 unit: Easy Touch [14] Precision Sure Dose [13] 1/2cc (0.5 mL) Syringe Holds maximum: 50 units [15 ...

  5. Laryngeal tube - Wikipedia

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    The re-usable models can be autoclaved up to 50 times, while the modified laryngeal tube (Suction) incorporates an extra lumen for inserting a gastric tube or suction system. There are six sizes of the laryngeal tube, ranging from newborn (size 0) to large adult (size 5). The connector of the tube is color-coded for each size.

  6. Suction (medicine) - Wikipedia

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    In many hospitals and other health facilities, suction is typically provided by suction regulators, connected to a central medical vacuum supply by way of a pipeline system. The plastic, rigid Yankauer suction tip is one type of tip that may be attached to a suction device. Another is the plastic, nonrigid French or whistle tip catheter.

  7. Yankauer suction tip - Wikipedia

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    The Yankauer suction tip (/ j eɪ ŋ ˈ k aʊ r /) [1] is an oral suctioning tool used in medical procedures. It is typically a firm plastic suction tip with a large opening surrounded by a bulbous head and is designed to allow effective suction without damaging surrounding tissue .

  8. Jackson-Pratt drain - Wikipedia

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    A Jackson-Pratt drain (also called a JP drain) is a closed-suction medical device that is commonly used as a post-operative drain for collecting bodily fluids from surgical sites. The device consists of an internal drain connected to a grenade-shaped bulb or circular cylinder via plastic tubing.

  9. Endometrial biopsy - Wikipedia

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    A number of biopsy instruments are in use. The Novak curette is a thin metallic tube with a side opening at the tip; suction with attached syringe can be applied to help to remove tissue. The Pipelle is a more flexible plastic tube with a side opening at the tip. A smaller tube (internal piston) inside the Pipelle is withdrawn to create suction.