Surgical Instuments
Online Series produced by Fitne in 2008.
Objectives
- Identify everyday surgical instruments by looking at their features.
- Explain the use of various types of surgical hand instruments.
- Demonstrate the basic skills of proper instrument handling, holding and use.
Policies
Fitne is pleased to extend preview privileges to all institutions interested in purchasing our multimedia software. See our policies for previews or fill out a preview request form.
Availability
Institutional and individual subscriptions to this series are available online.
Furthermore, we are introducing Student Subscriptions for individual student use.
Description
Surgical Instruments teaches you to recognize, select and handle surgical instruments in a safe manner. The program is a must-see for those who work with surgical instruments including students in medical, nursing, surgical tech and public safety programs as well as staff who are in training. Much of the information is also applicable to those studying veterinary medicine.
Surgical Instruments teaches through descriptive explanations, detailed images and instructive videos. The program presents interactive exercises that test your knowledge and skills.
Instruments are showcased for these classifications:
- Clamps and Occluders
- Forceps and Graspers
- Scalpels and Scissors
- Retractors
- Suction Tips
- Skin Staplers
Each classification includes an overview, instrument "anatomy" and expert tips. Each instrument covers common terms, typical uses, purposes for selection, and passing as well as safety considerations.
Purchase
This series is available for purchase in multiple formats.
Subscriptions to our VLRC
| Users | Duration | Code | Price | Purchase | |
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| Surgical Instruments | 500 | 1 year | SI-V-1 | $100.00 |
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| Surgical Instruments | 500 | 2 years | SI-V-2 | $175.00 | |
| Surgical Instruments | 1 | 90 days | SI-V-90 | $25.00 |
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Subscription Compatibility
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Flash is required.
Student Downloads
Downloads are not available for this series.
Student Subscriptions
Fitne offers a 180-day-subscription for $10 to any title in our online collection of videos and interactive programs in the Fitne Virtual Learning Resource Center (VLRC). Your subscriptions let you view the programs from anywhere for 180 days after purchase using a computer with internet access. These subscriptions are for individual student use only!
| Users | Duration | Code | Price | Purchase | |
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| Surgical Instruments | 1 | 180 days | SI-V-180 | $10.00 |
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Subscription Compatibility
| Windows 95/98/ME/2000 | Windows XP | Windows Vista | Windows 7 | Mac (PowerPC) | Mac (Intel) |
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Flash is required.