What is a Deaver retractor and how are they useful

History of Deaver retractor

Deaver retractor was developed in the early eighteenth century by a famous American surgeon named John Blair Deaver. The original model of this retractor originated in 1936 which led to the development of the modern design of the Deaver retractor. Dr. John joined the German hospital in 1886  where he achieved his greatest achievements and developed an immense personal practice in surgery. This retractor was designed to keep the large organs inside the abdominal cavity protected during operation from the surgical instruments used.

Design

There are different models available for the Deaver retractor that serve enormous surgical benefits. This retractor has a unique design that makes it a favorable choice to use within the chest and abdominal surgery areas. The tool is entirely flat that has a bottom hook. The flat handle immediately turns into a curved deep blade.

This surgical instrument generally resembles a question mark. This particular shape permits medical practitioners to hold heavy tissues away from the surgical field. The hook can assist surgeons to rest their fingers on it. This allows fatigue-free surgery, especially during lengthy procedures. There are different variations of Deaver retractors available having different working end sizes and widths. There is also a double-ended pattern available for this tool with dissimilar blades.

Patterns

The following patterns are available for these surgical retractors

·        Pediatric Deaver retractor- used for retracting and handling delicate tissues in a wide range of surgical procedures including pediatric surgeries

·        Deaver retractor Hollow grip handle- majorly used for retracting tissues from the abdomen and chest

·        Deaver retractor Plain handle- used primarily for retraction of deeper body tissues from the abdomen and chest

·        Deaver retractor 12"x2" Thin handle- feasibly utilized for moving the organs from the heart and lungs

Specifications and uses

·        Ideally used for retracting deep chest or abdominal incisions.

·        Used greatly for retraction of liver left lobe in Truncal vagotomy that involves the division of vagus nerve main trunk

·        The curved deep blade is essential to keep the large organs of the body out of the surgical site

·        They also assist in holding back tissues, muscles, and bones in abdominal and thoracic surgeries

·        Allows surgeons to perform surgeries with less fatigue of fingers and hands

·        They are available in different lengths and sizes. The standard lengths range from 8" to 13"

·        There are plenty of variations available for each pattern of Deaver retractors and each form is specified for a particular surgical practice

·        These instruments are generally surface inert to chemical reactions as they possess a high tensile strength

·        Provide better exposure to the surgeons as well as safety to the patient during surgical practices

Material

Deaver retractors are made with high-grade German stainless steel and assist surgeons in various medical approaches. The high-quality material makes these instruments autoclavable, corrosion-resistant, lightweight, and reusable. Also, they generally require low maintenance and are easy to sterilize.

Conclusion

The list of surgical retractors is enormous considering the extent of our whole body including arms, legs, neck, head, tissues, vital organs, etc. So, it's crucial to choose the best quality products for patient safety and enhancing the performance of surgical procedures.

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