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Close view of the oval jaws of Rampley sponge-holding forceps.
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Close view of the oval jaws of Rampley sponge-holding forceps.

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Rampley sponge-holding forceps

Grasping & holding

Rampley sponge-holding forceps

Sponge forceps · swab-holding forceps

THE FIRST VIVA QUESTION

What is its use?

Holds a swab for skin preparation or mopping the operative field.

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. Long ring-handled locking instrument.
  2. Oval or ring-shaped fenestrated jaws.
  3. The jaw rings provide a broad area for holding a swab.
Don’t confuse it with…

Differentiate the ring-like ends from a narrow artery clamp and from Babcock's rounded triangular grasping ends.

02 / PARTS

Name the parts.

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

  1. Rings
  2. Ratchet
  3. Shanks
  4. Joint
  5. Oval jaws
03 / VIVA PRACTICE

Think first. Then reveal.

Say your answer aloud before opening the suggested response.

01What is held in the jaws?
SUGGESTED ANSWER

A suitable surgical swab or sponge.

02What must be accounted for when swabs are used?
SUGGESTED ANSWER

Follow the operating team's swab-count and retained-item prevention procedure.

Read the references.

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