Leikkausveitsi

Leikkausveitsi, commonly known as a scalpel, is a small, extremely sharp knife used for surgery and other procedures requiring precise cutting. The blade is typically made of stainless steel or carbon steel, and it can be either disposable or reusable. Disposable blades are attached to a reusable handle, or the entire instrument may be disposable.

The design of a scalpel allows for very fine incisions, minimizing tissue damage and promoting faster healing. Surgeons use them for a wide range of tasks, from making initial incisions to dissecting tissues and removing diseased cells. The sharpness of the blade is crucial, and it is often inspected and replaced as needed during an operation to maintain optimal cutting performance.

Beyond surgical applications, scalpels are also employed in fields such as anatomy, pathology, and research laboratories for dissection and sample preparation. In some cases, specialized scalpels with different blade shapes and sizes are used depending on the specific requirements of the procedure. The care and sterilization of reusable scalpels are vital to prevent infection.