This book will help you to: Identify inspection points Identify damaged instruments Properly measure instruments Test instruments for sharpness Know the enemies of surgical instruments Understand surgical instrument repair.

Includes index.

Surgical Grade vs. Floor Grade (Economy) Instruments -- Instrument Care and Handling -- Scissors -- Needle Holders -- Laparoscopic -- Hemostatic/Ring-Handled Forceps -- Retractors -- Cardiac -- Orthopedic -- Neuro -- OB/GYN -- Tissue/Dressing Forceps -- ENT -- Suction Tubes -- Arthroscopy -- Urology -- Dental -- Instruments/Containers/Carts -- How to Measure -- Sharpness Test Standards -- Care and Handling -- Repair -- Trademarks.