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Adson-pattern forceps: compare the toothed and dressing-tip variants.
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Adson-pattern forceps: compare the toothed and dressing-tip variants.

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Adson forceps

Grasping & holding

Adson forceps

Adson tissue / dressing forceps

THE FIRST VIVA QUESTION

What is its use?

Handles tissue during precise work such as skin closure; the chosen tip pattern determines the appropriate tissue.

Explore the photo before the answer. Zoom into the jaws, inspect the locking mechanism and compare the available reference views.

01 / IDENTIFICATION

How to recognise it.

  1. Short thumb-forceps profile with a broad grip area.
  2. Fine working tips.
  3. Inspect the tip: toothed and non-toothed versions exist.
Don’t confuse it with…

Adson describes a pattern, not a guarantee that the forceps have teeth.

02 / PARTS

Name the parts.

Point to each part on your specimen as you say its name.

  1. Spring base
  2. Broad finger grip
  3. Arms
  4. Fine tips
03 / VIVA PRACTICE

Think first. Then reveal.

Say your answer aloud before opening the suggested response.

01Are all Adson forceps toothed?
SUGGESTED ANSWER

No. Both tissue and dressing patterns are available.

02What should you inspect first?
SUGGESTED ANSWER

The tip configuration, including teeth or serrations.

Read the references.

Use these clinical education and instrument references alongside your department’s practical manual. Photo attribution appears below the image.