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Army-Navy retractor — manufacturer / publisher reference. Variants may differ.
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Army-Navy retractor — manufacturer / publisher reference. Variants may differ.

Image: AORN · Source / original

Army-Navy retractor

Retraction

Army-Navy retractor

Army-Navy retractor

THE FIRST VIVA QUESTION

What is its use?

Retracts superficial tissues using the blade depth suited to the wound.

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. Double-ended hand-held retractor.
  2. Small angled blades of different depths.
  3. A central grip joins both working ends.
Don’t confuse it with…

Compare the end shapes with Farabeuf; both are hand-held patterns and markings help establish the exact model.

02 / PARTS

Name the parts.

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

  1. Central handle
  2. Shanks
  3. Shallow blade
  4. Deeper blade
03 / VIVA PRACTICE

Think first. Then reveal.

Say your answer aloud before opening the suggested response.

01Is it self-retaining?
SUGGESTED ANSWER

No. It must be held during use.

02Why are the ends different?
SUGGESTED ANSWER

They provide alternative exposure depths.

Read the references.

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