The needle holder is a common surgical suture tool in surgery. Many people have many doubts about hemostats and needle holders. Below, I will introduce the difference between hemostats and needle holders, hoping everyone will read carefully.

From the appearance, the head of the hemostat is long and thin, with both straight and curved types, and the tooth marks are deep. Hemostats are also known as QQ clamps or vascular clamps, which are mainly used to clamp blood vessels and promote blood circulation. After the surgical suture, it can keep the knot in place and work with the needle holder for suture. There is also a type of hemostat called an intact hemostat, which is also mainly used for clamping blood vessels. The shaft of the intact hemostat has many teeth and is relatively thin and short. When clamping blood vessels, it not only blocks the blood flow but also prevents damage to the blood vessels. The main task of the intact hemostat is to promote blood circulation in veins or arteries.

The needle holder head is very short, the tooth marks are shallow, and it is used for clamping surgical缝合 needles. The needle holder is also known as a needle clamp, which can clamp both thick and thin needles. Generally, there is a fine groove in the clamp for thick needles to prevent the thick needle from deviating or becoming loose.

The above is my summary of the difference between hemostats and needle holders. I believe that with my summary, everyone will have a certain understanding of hemostats and needle holders.

How to disinfect and sterilize hemostats

When rescuing a patient who is bleeding, after taking hemostatic medicine, use hemostats to pinch the aorta of the blood vessel to prevent blood from flowing out. The basic principle is the same as that of an iron clamp, but it has been disinfected and sterilized. Hemostats: There are large, small, toothed, toothless, straight, and curved types. Different types of hemostats are used according to different actual operation positions. The way to hold a hemostat is the same as that of a surgical scissors, including the application position and the wearing position.

Disinfection method: Medical forceps, scissors, hemostats, etc., are equipment made of metal materials. The best way to disinfect and sterilize them is to use high-pressure steam or soak in alcohol for at least one hour.

Maintenance method: Boil tap water for disinfection, cook for 15 minutes, and wipe with alcohol. Then, it is sealed and stored in an aseptic cabinet under aseptic detection standards.