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Kocher forceps: Reference view.

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Kocher forceps

Haemostasis

Kocher forceps

Ochsner forceps · toothed haemostat

THE FIRST VIVA QUESTION

What is its use?

Provides a firm grip on tough tissue such as fascia; toothed patterns may also be used for haemostasis where appropriate.

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01 / IDENTIFICATION

How to recognise it.

  1. Ring handles, box joint and a ratchet.
  2. Serrated jaws with interlocking terminal teeth in the conventional toothed pattern.
  3. Look directly at the closed tip to recognise the teeth.
Don’t confuse it with…

Unlike a plain artery forceps, its terminal teeth give a more traumatic grip.

02 / PARTS

Name the parts.

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

  1. Rings
  2. Ratchet
  3. Joint
  4. Serrated jaws
  5. Terminal teeth
03 / VIVA PRACTICE

Think first. Then reveal.

Say your answer aloud before opening the suggested response.

01What is its key identifying feature?
SUGGESTED ANSWER

The terminal interlocking teeth of the conventional Kocher pattern.

02Why avoid it on delicate bowel?
SUGGESTED ANSWER

Its toothed grip can injure the bowel wall.

Read the references.

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