MAJOR BASIC SET (OPERATING ROOM INSTRUMENTS)

In our hospital, we often use the major basic set in major operations most especially during abdominal procedures. It is primarily composed of clamps, forceps and scissors. Two bowls accompany our set and retractors are added if they are need during the operation. 5 kochers straight, 5 bobcock,5 allis, 5 round nose, 5 straight clamp, 10 hemostats, 5 towel clips Kocher (Ochsner). Used to grasp heave tissue and can be also used as a clamp. Its jaw can be straight or curve, we also utilize this to hold a peanut. Bobcock forcep. Utilized to grasp delicate tissue such as intestine, fallopian tube, ovary, appendix, also available in long sizes Allis Forcep. Used to grasp tissue and is available also in long sizes. Round Nose (kelly curve)....

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Homecoming

Two years ago…                  Her eyes were almost darker than it used to be, it seemed that she haven’t had a good night sleep in six months. It was void of any emotion, lifeless. Her cheeks sunk exaggerating the weight loss that was clearly visible when she wears her usual clothes. She needed a belt for her pants to stay on its place. The old bulge in her stomach was nowhere to be found. Her face no longer has the pinkish color that she got from the sun or just from being ecstatic, all that is left is a white-pale face that needed a scourging heat from the sun. Is this me?  Anika asked herself. So this is why I worried...