Scissors and Hemostats:
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The thumb and ring finger are inserted into the rings of the scissors while the index and middle finger are used to guide the instrument. |
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The instrument should remain at the tips of the fingers for maximum control. |
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This is the wrong way to hold the scissors. The ring finger should be inserted into the ring. |
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This is also the wrong way to hold the scissors. The tips of the scissors should be pointing upwards. |
Thumb Forceps:
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Thumb forceps are held like a pencil. |
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Thumb Forceps are not called 'tweezers'. |
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Thumb Forceps are not held like a knife. |
Scalpels:
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The scalpel is held with thumb, middle and ring finger while the index finger is placed on the upper edge to help guide the scalpel. |
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Long gentle cutting strokes are less traumatic to tissue than short chopping motions. |
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The scalpel should never be used in a "stabbing" motion |
