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FFASpecialty Animal
Equipment and Materials Identification
Ag Science Field DayUC Davis 2015Prepared by
Sandra Weisker, MS, LATg
Autoclave—Chemical Indicator
Autoclave tape and Chemical Indicators are used to test efficacy of steam sterilization.Autoclave tape measures only temperature and changes from white to black instantaneouslyA Chemical Indicator (or integrator) strip takes longer to turn color so there is a time/temperature relationship.
Feeding tube for small animalsGavage needle
Gavage needle—stainless steel
Feeding tube--plastic
Terms are used interchangeablyImportant characteristic is the atraumatic tip. If sized correctly (nose to last rib) the ball on the end will not pass through the larynx to the lungs
Forceps--Carmalt
Hemostatic forceps with longitudinal grooves the length of the jaw and cross grooves at tip
(See forceps for comparison)
Forceps: Halstead mosquito hemostatic forceps
Hemostatic forceps for small blood vesselsLess than 5” longTip is narrow, 1 – 2 mm wide
Forceps: Kelly Forceps
Hemostatic forceps with transverse grooves on distal half the distal half of the jaw
Hemostatic Forceps
Hemostatic forceps have scissors action and clamp to occlude blood vesselsMay be straight or curved
Mosquito
Kelly
Carmalt
Forceps—Rat Toothed Thumb
Thumb forceps are held closed with the thumb and fingerRat-toothed forceps have interlocking teeth for tissue handling. They come in a 1:2 or 2:3 configuration
2:3 1:2
Scissors--Bandage
Bandage (Knowles) scissors Lister bandage scissors
Bandage scissors have one longer blade with a blunt tip to prevent cutting the skin as it is inserted under the bandage.
Lister bandage scissors are angled
Knowles bandage scissors are straight
Scissors--Dissecting
Metzenbaum
Mayo
Mayo scissors are used for heavy tissueMetzenbaum are used for more delicate tissue. They are lighter and have a longer handle
Staple (Wound Clip) Remover
StapleRemover
(Small animal)
Using the staple remover to remove wound clips
(staples) from a mouse
Tourniquet
A tourniquet is a rubber strip for temporarily occluding blood vessels to make them easier to access. Many are tied off or tightened using hemostats. This one has a device for tightening.