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Deaver retractor: Reference view.

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Deaver retractor

Retraction

Deaver retractor

Deep abdominal retractor

THE FIRST VIVA QUESTION

What is its use?

Holds back abdominal wall or organs to expose a deeper operative field.

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01 / IDENTIFICATION

How to recognise it.

  1. Broad thin blade with a long sweeping curve.
  2. Question-mark-like side profile.
  3. Hand-held, without a ratchet spreader.
Don’t confuse it with…

Langenbeck has a more angular right-angle blade; Deaver has a continuous deep curve.

02 / PARTS

Name the parts.

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

  1. Handle
  2. Curved body
  3. Broad blade
  4. Rounded edge
03 / VIVA PRACTICE

Think first. Then reveal.

Say your answer aloud before opening the suggested response.

01What does the broad blade achieve?
SUGGESTED ANSWER

It provides a wider retraction surface.

02Is it a cutting instrument?
SUGGESTED ANSWER

No. It is intended for retraction and exposure.

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