Kelly Forceps (also called mosquito forceps when they are smaller) are a general purpose EMS and surgical tool used to grasp very small objects when are too large. They are used in surgery and in EMS operations to reach and grasp in the tightest areas.
They are usually made from stainless steel and resemble a pair of scissors, but they have a vastly different purpose.
They allow EMTs to remove small foreign bodies and help with real small actions that wouldn’t be possible without the use of a precision tool. They have a locking mechanism that allows the user to lock them in the shut position for specific activities such as clamping.
Some models will have teeth to better grip and others are smooth to hold delicate tissue or for hemostasis or compressing a bleeding vessel.
There are both curved and straight varieties available depending on the intended use. Kelly forceps are one of the most common types of forceps and are seen in most EMS bags and first responder kits.
Forceps are cleaned and sterilized after each use so that they can be returned to the first responder bag and reused in the next call. Sterilization is important to be sure that no bacteria or virus is passed to the next person on the next call.
What are Kelly Forceps used for?
Kelly Forceps (also called mosquito forceps when they are smaller) are a general purpose EMS and surgical tool used to grasp very small objects when are too large. They are used in surgery and in EMS operations to reach and grasp in the tightest areas.
Who uses Kelly Forceps?
EMT use them to remove small foreign bodies and help with real small actions that wouldn’t be possible without the use of a precision tool. They have a locking mechanism that allows the user to lock them in the shut position for specific activities such as clamping.
Are there different types of Kelly Forceps?
Some models will have teeth to better grip and others are smooth to hold delicate tissue or for hemostasis or compressing a bleeding vessel. There are both curved and straight varieties available depending on the intended use.
