Kelly’s tongs, or mosquito tongs, are used in the medical field to grip small objects and tissues during surgery. They are made of durable steel and can be reused after cleaning. There are two types, with the second being more delicate for smaller tissue. They are also known as forceps and have various manufacturers with added features.
Kelly’s tongs, also called mosquito tongs, are a device used to grip small objects. They are commonly used in the medical field both for gripping objects too large for the fingers to grasp, and for holding a single object so that the hands can remain free to do other things. A common example of their use is during surgery, where forceps can be used to hold tissue to free up the surgeon’s hands.
Most Kelly pliers are made of high quality steel. The tongs are often soaked in very hot water, cleaned with chemicals, and reused many times. This requires that the materials used to make them be durable and long-lasting. Some lower grade metals may be used on occasions where the forceps will be used for non-surgical purposes. There may also be plastic Kelly tongs designed for single use.
The medical profession is the only arena where the term forceps is commonly used. Similar devices are always used in everyday life and are referred to as tweezers, pliers, clamps, pliers or clips. Unlike scissors, pliers are never referred to as a “pair of” and the singular and plural forms of the word are the same.
Kelly’s pliers look a lot like a pair of scissors in design. Two handles are used to create a lever action, but instead of blades, there is a blunt grip. The handle often has multiple grooves, and the whole device has a mechanism that allows it to effectively clamp and grasp tissue and blood vessels during routine surgical procedures and surgeries.
There are two main types of Kelly tongs, the second is often referred to as a mosquito tong. These are slightly more delicate than the original model because they generally have smaller tips. This makes them better able to grip small tissue, such as vessels. A similar device, though not technically defined within this category, the Carmalt, is usually heavier and has longer handles than standard Kelly pliers.
The name Kelly Forceps comes from the original manufacturer’s name. There are currently multiple manufacturers with them in production today and various new features can be added to improve the convenience of using them. These can include things like double locking hinges, higher quality steel and a tighter grip to improve performance.
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