A general minor set is a collection of basic surgical instruments used for performing minor surgical procedures. This set includes essential tools that allow healthcare professionals to perform general surgeries, such as wound suturing, incision, drainage, and minor excisions. It is commonly used in hospitals, clinics, and outpatient facilities.
Key instruments in a general minor set include:
- Scalpel handle and blades: For making precise incisions in the skin or tissue.
- Needle holder: Used to hold and guide the needle during suturing.
- Scissors: For cutting tissue, sutures, or bandages; includes curved or straight surgical scissors.
- Forceps: Both tissue forceps (for holding tissue) and dressing forceps (for handling sterile dressings).
- Towel clamps: Used to secure drapes around the surgical site.
- Retractors: To hold back the edges of a wound or incision to improve visibility.
- Gauze sponges: For cleaning the area and absorbing blood or other fluids.
- Suture materials: For closing wounds after the procedure.
This minor surgical set is typically used for minor, less invasive procedures, such as wound closure, removal of skin lesions, or drainage of abscesses. These sets are sterile and ready for use in outpatient surgeries and minor emergency care.
