How can I tell if they're trauma shears?

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Specializes in Tele RN on the West Coast.

I am going to buy scissors this week and I found some that are prestige medical brand 7 1/2. How can I tell if they are trauma shears since they don't say on the package? I will be working in the ER so I want to make sure I buy the correct scissors the first time.

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Specializes in ER.

Trauma shears usually have big plastic handles

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They are usually kind of angled a bit at the ends.

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ADC makes 'em. The big size fits in my right front pants pocket.
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Specializes in Tele RN on the West Coast.

Thank you. From all of your descriptions, I believe these are trauma shears. Thanks again.

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Specializes in Tele, OB, public health.

I certainly don't know the answer to your question, but I could hug you for using the correct form of they're

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I certainly don't know the answer to your question, but I could hug you for using the correct form of they're

Refreshing, isn't it? :yeah:

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Mine also have serrated blades. They cut through blue jeans. They also cut through brand new Blackberry car chargers when you use them to open the clamshell packaging. Oops.

:paw:

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Make sure they feel sturdy, I've had shears that looked like a duck, but felt like I could bend them.

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Specializes in Tele RN on the West Coast.

Thanks Dinah77, just don't expect it every time. I can't account for future hurried posts ;)

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If you loan them out and they don't get returned, chances are they WERE trauma shears!!

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