Osce Instruments... Help!

Re: Osce Instruments... Help!

Nichola231 — Mon, 09 Sep 2013 23:07:19 GMT

I had my first attempt in the summer. Second on friday. Living on rescue remedy at the moment.

The instruments were very basic. Know the different needle holders and artery forceps. I think there was a towel clip, a gelpi retractor, different scissors, rat tooth and adson browne forceps.

Re: Osce Instruments... Help!

Sally Seddon — Mon, 09 Sep 2013 18:09:37 GMT

Did my osces twice, both times at myerscough. Got scissors, retractors, towel clips, forceps. Nothing too scary I didn't think. It could vary at different centres though. I'm sure that as long as you know your basic instruments you will be fine.

Re: Osce Instruments... Help!

Nick Shackleton — Mon, 09 Sep 2013 18:06:29 GMT

Self retaining retractors are always a favourite. Know the difference between oestotome, chisel and gouge. The list is endless unfortunately. Good luck. If you're in theatre this week why not ask vets and nurses to quiz ya. Have a flick through the vet instrumentation catalogue. Have you got access to instrumentation book??

Re: Osce Instruments... Help!

Sarah Cahill — Mon, 09 Sep 2013 15:19:44 GMT

From what I remember......towel clips (all different kinds), retractors (again all different kinds!), needle holders, osteotome, chisel, spay hook, forceps, basically try to go over everything! I used the Animalcare instrument brochure and found it to be beneficial.

Good luck!