Scalpel handles are designed to use different blades and needs.
Parameters:
(1) general form
(2) surgical blades used
|
General Form
|
Blades Handled
|
Handle
|
|
classic flat
|
10 - 15
|
3
|
|
classic flat
|
20 - 25
|
4
|
|
lengthened flat
|
10 - 15
|
3L
|
|
lengthened flat, angled head
|
10 - 15
|
3LA
|
|
lengthened flat
|
20 - 25
|
4L
|
|
classic narrow
|
10 - 15
|
9
|
|
lengthened narrow
|
10 - 15
|
7
|
|
fat plastic
|
10 - 15
|
5
|
|
fat plastic
|
20 - 25
|
6
|
|
fat plastic
|
60
|
8
|
where:
• The classic flat scalpel is 13.5 to 14 cm in length.
• The lengthened scalpel is 16 to 17 cm in length
