Instrument guide › Clamping & occluding
Tonsil Clamp
Also called: Schnidt-Boettcher Tonsil Forceps, Schnidt clamp, Fancy clamp
What it is used for
Used for grasping and stabilizing tonsils during tonsillectomy procedures. May also be used to grasp or manipulate tissue in narrow or deep spaces.
Category
Learn to name it on sight
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Names vary by facility, manufacturer, and surgeon. Your facility’s instrument sets and the surgeon’s preference card are the reference; this is a study aid.