Hospital hollow-ware or utensils refer to various types of medical instruments and equipment used in hospitals and healthcare settings for diagnostic, surgical, and therapeutic purposes. These utensils are typically made from stainless steel or other medical-grade materials to ensure durability, sterility, and ease of cleaning. Here are some common types of hospital hollow-ware or utensils:
Trays:
Trays are flat, shallow containers used for holding and organizing medical instruments, surgical tools, and dressings during procedures or examinations. They come in various sizes and shapes, including rectangular, round, and kidney-shaped.
Bowls:
Bowls are rounded containers with open tops, used for holding fluids, medications, or sterile solutions during medical procedures. They are available in different sizes to accommodate varying volumes of liquids.
Basins:
Basins are deeper containers with rounded bottoms, often used for washing or soaking medical instruments, as well as for collecting fluids during surgical procedures or patient care activities.
Forceps Jars:
Forceps jars are cylindrical containers used for storing and sterilizing surgical forceps, tweezers, and other small instruments. They usually have perforated lids to allow steam or gas sterilization.
Kidney Dishes:
Kidney dishes are kidney-shaped bowls with sloping sides, commonly used for holding and disposing of bodily fluids, such as blood or vomit, during medical procedures or patient care tasks.
Instrument Trays:
Instrument trays are specialized trays designed to hold specific surgical instruments during procedures, ensuring easy access and organization in the operating room.
Specimen Jars:
Specimen jars are containers used for collecting, storing, and transporting biological specimens, such as urine, stool, or tissue samples, for laboratory analysis.
Catheter Trays:
Catheter trays are sets of sterile instruments and supplies used for inserting and maintaining catheters in patients, including urinary catheters, central venous catheters, and arterial catheters.
Surgical Instrument Cases:
Surgical instrument cases are rigid containers or trays used for storing and transporting surgical instruments safely between the sterilization area and the operating room.
Suction Jars:
Suction jars are containers connected to suction devices to collect and dispose of fluids and debris during surgical procedures or suctioning of body fluids.
These are just a few examples of hospital hollow-ware or utensils used in healthcare settings. The specific types and designs may vary depending on the requirements of different medical procedures and specialties.
