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Dennis

Dennis-Style Peripheral Vascular Clamp Debakey Jaws, 6.0 cm jaws, 8u2033 (20.0 cm) is used most commonly in cardiothoracic surgeries to clamp peripheral blood vessels. It excels at achieving atraumatic occlusion of vessels thanks to DeBakey jaws, and the long jaw length and angled shank allow it to reach many vessels in the surgical field.

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  1. Dennis-Style Peripheral Vascular Clamp

  2. Introduction A vascular clamp is a specialized surgical instrument designed to temporarily occlude blood flow in vessels during surgery. These clamps are essential in vascular surgery, cardiovascular procedures, and other operations involving blood vessels. They allow surgeons to work on veins or arteries without excessive bleeding, offering control over the surgical field and preventing blood loss.

  3. Key Features of Vascular Clamps: • Atraumatic Jaws: The jaws of vascular clamps are designed to be atraumatic (non-damaging), meaning they compress blood vessels gently without causing significant trauma or injury. This feature is crucial to avoid damage to delicate vascular tissues. • Curved or Straight Tips: Vascular clamps come with straight or curved tips, depending on the surgical requirement and the anatomy of the blood vessel being worked on. Curved tips allow better access to vessels in deep or awkward angles. • Locking Mechanism: Most vascular clamps include a ratchet or locking system, enabling the surgeon to secure the clamp in place, maintaining occlusion while freeing up their hands for other tasks.

  4. Uses of Vascular Clamps: • Cardiovascular Surgery: In procedures like coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), clamps are used to occlude the aorta or coronary vessels. • Vascular Grafting: These clamps allow surgeons to control blood flow during the insertion of vascular grafts. • Aneurysm Repair: Vascular clamps help occlude blood vessels during the repair of aneurysms, ensuring a blood-free working environment.

  5. Conclusion In conclusion, vascular clamps play a critical role in surgeries involving blood vessels, offering precise control over blood flow while minimizing trauma to delicate tissues. With their atraumatic jaws, curved or straight designs, and reliable locking mechanisms, they allow surgeons to operate with greater precision and safety. These clamps are indispensable in cardiovascular, vascular, and microsurgical procedures, ensuring that blood flow is efficiently controlled and complications like excessive bleeding are prevented.

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