CSS1 - Core Surgical ...

After completing this module you should be able to:

1. Identify the types of scalpel blades commonly used in veterinary surgery and describe their surgical applications.
   
   
2. Demonstrate the correct method to safely arm, disarm, and pass the scalpel to an assistant.
   
   
3. Demonstrate the three different scalpel grips, state when the different grips are used in surgery, and describe the advantages and disadvantages of each scalpel grip.
   
   
4. Identify the three main methods for incising tissue, state the appropriate surgical applications for each method, and describe the major advantages and disadvantages of each cutting method.
   
   
5. Demonstrate the proper method for performing a slide cut, press cut and scrape cut.
   
   
6. Explain the general elements necessary to create an ideal skin incision and demonstrate each of the steps involved in creating an ideal skin incision.