CHAPTER 20 Ophthalmic Instruments This chapter covers instruments that are used in ophthalmic surgery and in neurosurgery, but it is not a comprehensive list of the instruments that an ophthalmologist…

CHAPTER 1 Instruments for the Administration of Medicine This chapter describes the instruments that are used to deliver medications or to draw blood, urine, and tissue samples from the body….

CHAPTER 9 Obstetrical Instruments for Large Animals This section covers instruments that are used to assist with obstetrical difficulties and breeding and infertility issues. INSTRUMENT Cow Catheter FUNCTION To catheterize…

CHAPTER 19 Orthopedic Instruments This chapter covers the standard instruments found in general orthopedic work. It is by no means a comprehensive list of instruments that an orthopedic surgeon may…

CHAPTER 14 Hemostats and Forceps Hemostatic forceps, also known as hemostats and clamps, are generally used to grasp blood vessels or to clamp and hold tissue or vessels. The instruments…

CHAPTER 11 Instruments Used in Equines This chapter covers instruments used to restrain, treat, and care for horses. INSTRUMENT Halter FUNCTION To provide a means of controlling the horse’s head…

CHAPTER 4 Instruments for the Identification of Animals These instruments provide the user with a means of permanently or temporarily identifying animals. INSTRUMENT Ear Notcher FUNCTION To make permanent identifying…

CHAPTER 2 Diagnostic Instruments This chapter covers instruments that assist in evaluating the health status of patients. INSTRUMENT Ophthalmoscope FUNCTION To view the external and internal structures of the eyeball….

CHAPTER 10 Instruments for Hoof Care This chapter covers instruments that are used in cattle and horses to care for their hooves. INSTRUMENT Hoof Pick FUNCTION To remove debris, mud,…

CHAPTER 16 Needle Holders and Scissors The needle holders are used to place sutures; the scissors are used to cut tissue, suture material, bandaging material, and other items. INSTRUMENT Mayo-Hegar…