Instrument guide › Clamping & occluding
Kelly Forceps
Also called: Kelly, Kelly / Crile hemostats
What it is used for
Ideal for securing bleeders prior to ligation or cauterization in various surgical contexts.
Category
Learn to name it on sight
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More clamping & occluding instruments
Allis Forceps
Babcock
Backhaus Towel Clamp
Bulldog clamps
Crile Hemostats
Debakey Vascular Clamp
Fogarty Clamp
Kocher Forceps
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.