Salman Rashid

Scalpel blades are used for making skin incisions, tissue dissections, and a variety of surgical approaches. Scalpel blades come in different sizes, identified by a blade number, and each serving a different purpose. These are almost always made of hardened-tempered stainless or high carbon steel. They are packed in sterile aluminium packing.  Uses of scalpel blades with handles Scalpel handle #3 is used with scalpel blades 10,11,12,13,14, and 15. Scalpel handle #4 is used with scalpel blades 20,21,22,23,24 and 25. Never hold scalpel blades with fingers. Always use needle holders or forceps to attach and remove scalpel blades from handles. Scalpel Blade #10 It is an extensive body blade with a curved cutting edge to the tip. It is used for making skin incisions. To load a scalpel blade onto a scalpel handle, grasp the blade with a needle holder just above the opening on the non-cutting side. Line up the grooves on the handle with the opening on the blade. Make sure that ...

What are scalpel handles? Scalpel handles are design to hold scalpel blades firmly and securely throughout any surgical procedure. They have a key-slot type mechanism which safely and conveniently hold scalpel blades.  Scalpel handles come in different numbers, such as #3, #4. All these standard numbers are used with different types of blades. So, it is important to know which handle is used to hold which blade. Reusable scalpel handles are made of medical grade stainless steel. Although scalpel blades are single use and must be disposed off after usage, reusable scalpel handles must be properly sterilised before putting them in use in surgical operations.  Scalpel blades also come in single use, which are mostly made of plastic or low quality stainless steel.  Uses of scalpel handles Knife handles are used to hold various blades to create a scalpel. Scalpels are used to make skin incisions or whenever a fine precision cut is necessary. Scalpel handles are used for tissue...