Retracting & Exposing Instruments (cont.)

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A Deaver retractor (manual) is used to retract deep abdominal or chest incisions.  Available in various widths.

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Deaver retractor

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A Richardson retractor (manual) is used to retract deep abdominal or chest incisions.

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Richardson retractor

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An Army-Navy retractor (manual) is used to retract shallow or superficial incisions.  Other names: USA, US Army.

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Army Navy retractor

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A goulet (manual) is used to retract shallow or superficial incisions.

Picture of a goulet.
goulet

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Last updated 03/26/09.
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