What are instrument trays used for?

Instrument trays protect medical instruments in several ways. They hold instruments during the sterilization process in an autoclave, protecting them from damage. The trays are useful for transporting medical instruments from one location to another.

What are surgical instrument trays?

Surgical Trays (ST) are containers that hold surgical instruments [5]. Each ST contains the instruments needed to perform a surgical procedure or family of procedures.

What instruments are in a major tray?

Major Instrument Tray #1, Otolaryngology

Forceps. 1 Gruenwald Ear Forceps, Bayonet Shape, 6¼ inch.
Knife Handles. 1 Knife Handles #3 Safety.
Scissors. 1 Storz Stitch Scissors, 3¾ inch.
Needle Holders. 2 Halsey “Diamond Jaw” Needle Holders, 5 1/8 inch.
Hemoclip Applicator.
Stringed Instruments.
Supplies-Receptacles.
Misc.

What instruments are in a minor tray?

Terms in this set (25)

Mosquito.
Hemostat, Curved.
Allis Clamp.
Babcock Clamp.
Kocher Clamp, Straight.
Tonsil Clamp.
Right Angle Clamp.
Lahey Clamp.

What are three types of surgical trays?

Different Types of Custom Surgical Trays

Single Use Procedure Trays.
On The Go Kits.
Surgical Trays With Stands.
Perforated Instrument Tray.
Covered and Stackable Trays.

How do you make an instrument tray?

The Tray containing the instruments/ parts must be wrapped in a double layer of non-woven CSR wrap and placed in the sterilizer. The instruments are provided non-sterile and must be autoclave sterilized and dried before use, according to these validated procedures. A minimum drying time of 30 minutes is required.

What items are commonly found on most sterile surgical trays?

Components of Custom Surgical Trays

Dressings.
Bowls.
Suture.
Disposable syringes.
Surgical blades.
Surgical swabs.
Scalp vein-type needles.
Forceps.

How do you organize surgical instruments?

Tips For Organizing And Preparing Surgical Instruments

Make sure instruments are sterile. While this seems elementary, it is an extremely important step.
Check the grade level of the instruments.
Cross-train on other surgical procedures.
Organize your backtable.
Consider best practices for cleaning instruments.

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