Skill III: Identify Instruments/Equipment

a hand-held medical tool used to push air into the lungs of patients who are not breathing or are struggling to breathe adequately.

used before surgical procedures to sterilize medical instruments and supplies. This is accomplished by subjecting these items to pressurized saturated steam at 121 °C (250 °F) at a gauge pressure of 15 pounds per square inch (100 kPa; 1.0 atm) for 15 to 60 minutes (or longer), depending on the size, density, and contents of the load.

a convective temperature management system used in a hospital or surgery center to maintain a patient’s core body temperature.

a specialized tool used to apply sealants, adhesives, and other materials in a controlled manner.

a hinged, closed set of sharp scoops which is placed over the horn against the base and surrounding skin. Opening the handles forces the cutting edges together, slicing through the skin and under the horn.

an optical device that enables the view of detail that is too small for the naked eye alone to see

a device used to access a vein for drawing blood or giving medications. oftentimes referred to as a “winged infusion set” or a “scalp vein set”

a handheld device commonly used in managing livestock, specifically cattle. It emits an electric shock when applied to the animal, encouraging it to move.

a simple instrument used to measure the quality of colostrum — the first milk produced by mammals (especially cows) right after giving birth.

provides oxygen and inhaled gases to the lungs and protects them from contamination, such as gastric contents or blood.

a kit used to help during Fecal floatation procedures

handheld tool used mainly by veterinarians and farriers to check a horse’s hoof for pain, soreness, or injury.

a small, specialized syringe designed specifically for accurately measuring and administering insulin, most commonly for people or animals with diabetes.

a medical device used to flush (wash out) an area of the body with a sterile fluid.

a veterinary diagnostic tool used to manually estimate a white blood cell (WBC) count—most commonly in dogs and cats—using a blood sample.

a type of surgical scissors designed for cutting dense tissues and are known for their strength and durability.

a small, portable instrument stand used in surgical and veterinary procedures.

a wheeled, easily accessible cabinet stocked with all the essential supplies and equipment needed to respond quickly to a medical emergency

a portable radiography machine that can be moved to different locations to take X-ray images without needing to bring the patient to a fixed radiology room.

a medical or veterinary instrument used to hold the mouth open safely during an examination or procedure.

surgical instruments used to hold and control a suture needle while suturing tissue.

a medical device designed to maintain or raise a patient’s body temperature during surgery, recovery, or critical care. It helps prevent hypothermia, which is common during anesthesia or after trauma.

a soft, flexible surgical drain used to remove fluid from a surgical site

a medical device used to mesure the Oxygen Saturation of a patient’s blood.