A CS (Cesarean Section) major set is a comprehensive collection of surgical instruments used during a Cesarean section procedure, particularly when a more complex or major surgery is anticipated. This set contains all the essential tools required for the safe delivery of the baby and for closing the mother’s incision post-surgery. It is typically used in hospitals and maternity wards for Cesarean deliveries, where a surgical approach is needed to ensure both the mother’s and baby’s well-being.
Key instruments in a major CS set may include:
- Scalpel handle and blades: For making precise incisions through the skin, subcutaneous tissues, and uterus.
- Needle holder: Used to hold and guide surgical needles during suturing.
- Hemostats (clamps): For controlling bleeding by clamping blood vessels.
- Tissue forceps: For gripping and manipulating tissues during the surgery.
- Scissors: Both straight and curved, used for cutting tissues and sutures.
- Retractors: To hold back the edges of the incision for better visibility and access to the uterus (e.g., Deaver or Richardson retractors).
- Sponge forceps: For holding sponges or gauze pads to absorb blood and fluids.
- Uterine forceps: Specialized forceps for grasping and holding the uterus during the procedure.
- Bowl for irrigation: For holding sterile fluids used for cleaning the surgical site.
- Suction tips and tubing: For removing blood and fluids from the surgical field.
- Towel clamps: To secure sterile drapes around the surgical site.
- Gauze pads and sponges: For cleaning and absorbing fluids during the procedure.
This major CS set is essential for Cesarean sections that require a full range of surgical instruments, ensuring the surgery is performed safely and efficiently. It is designed to accommodate both routine and more complicated Cesarean deliveries, helping to minimize risks and promote quicker recovery for the mother.
