Clamps
By Stig Steinfurth, med.student, Christoffer Bing Madsen, med. student, and Magnus Balslev Avnstorp, MD
Allis clamp
Allis clamp is used to grasp tissue that is to be permanently removed. The sharp teeth provide a solide grip but may cause tissue damage
Babcock clamp
Babcock clamps are similare to allison but less traumatic.
Pean
Pean is used to clamp blood vessels for haemostasis. Larger Kelly forceps (left) and smaller Curved Rochester pean (right)

Kocher’s forceps
Kocher’s forceps are used to grab and hold tough tissue like fascia
