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DeBakey bulldog vascular clamp — manufacturer / publisher reference. Variants may differ.
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DeBakey bulldog vascular clamp — manufacturer / publisher reference. Variants may differ.

Image: SURTEX Instruments · Source / original

DeBakey bulldog vascular clamp

Haemostasis

DeBakey bulldog vascular clamp

DeBakey bulldog vascular clamp

THE FIRST VIVA QUESTION

What is its use?

Temporarily occludes a vessel using a compact vascular clamp.

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. Small spring-action vascular clamp.
  2. No conventional long ring-handled shanks.
  3. Fine atraumatic jaw rows; straight and angled variants exist.
Don’t confuse it with…

A standard artery forceps uses ring handles and a ratchet; a bulldog commonly relies on spring tension.

02 / PARTS

Name the parts.

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

  1. Spring body
  2. Gripping pads
  3. Jaws
  4. Fine jaw serrations
03 / VIVA PRACTICE

Think first. Then reveal.

Say your answer aloud before opening the suggested response.

01What maintains its grip?
SUGGESTED ANSWER

The spring mechanism of the selected pattern.

02Does atraumatic mean harmless at any pressure?
SUGGESTED ANSWER

No. Pressure, duration and the condition of the vessel still matter.

Read the references.

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