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RICHARDSON RETRACTOR [1 record]

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Record 1 2008-07-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Surgical Instruments
OBS

Proper name: Richardson retractor. ... Features: Hand held; blade 90 degrees. Uses: Retraction of tissue during incision.

OBS

Sometimes the Richardson-Eastman retractor is called Richardson retractor, even if these two retractors have a different form and usage. The Richardson-Eastman retractor is used for the retraction of tissue in deep cavity.

OBS

A Richardson retractor (manual) is used to retract deep abdominal or chest incisions.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments chirurgicaux

Spanish

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