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Metzenbaum Scissors: Uses and Features by Rhea Leliza Prudente is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Metzenbaum scissors are surgical scissors designed for cutting delicate tissue. They come in variable lengths with a long shank-to-blade ratio and blunt tips. The blades can be curved or straight and are constructed of tungsten carbide. Short-curved Metzenbaum scissors are used for superficial tissues while long-blunt designs are for deep tissues. Suture scissors are specifically designed with tips to remove sutures. Needle holders, also called needle drivers, are used to hold suturing needles during closin
- Author
- Rhea Leliza Prudente
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- EN