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Morris retractor — manufacturer / publisher reference. Variants may differ.
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Morris retractor — manufacturer / publisher reference. Variants may differ.

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Morris retractor

Retraction

Morris retractor

Morris retractor

THE FIRST VIVA QUESTION

What is its use?

Retracts deeper wound edges or abdominal wall to improve exposure.

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. Broad right-angled blade pattern.
  2. This reference shows a single-ended handle and broad blade; related double-ended patterns also exist.
  3. Hand-held grip opposite the blade.
Don’t confuse it with…

Compare its broad angled blades with the continuous sweeping curve of Deaver.

02 / PARTS

Name the parts.

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

  1. Central grip
  2. Shanks
  3. Angled blades
  4. Blade edges
03 / VIVA PRACTICE

Think first. Then reveal.

Say your answer aloud before opening the suggested response.

01What is its general function?
SUGGESTED ANSWER

Retraction and exposure.

02How should you select a blade?
SUGGESTED ANSWER

Match the depth, width and tissue requirements of the operative field.

Read the references.

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