How to Attach a Scalpel Blade to a Handle

Dr. Michael Ross explains how to attach a scalpel blade to a handle as well as how to remove a blade from the handle.

[@richardhayman4868]

Thank you for this content...still useful years after your original post.

[@lulin2546]

uhhhuhh

[@TurnToPageX]

Thank you!!! I had broken one off on accident and it was causing me problems putting the new one on so I decided to look up proper procedure just because it’s been a minute

[@waleedbaig1205]

Hi. Did you use push scalpel handle to remove blade automatically?

[@Ho11ow661]

Wow, yours goes in and comes out so easy. I tried to put mine in and even put a tremendous amount of force and all I got was it "almost" on 😢

[@mafiacityhilmy1064]

I'm ashamed i had to google this

[@brycejohnston5891]

You and I both🤣🤣

[@tipsandtricks7508]

But someone called my mothers body parts,suffer this time,but he repeat again send him to hell

[@daisyagosto2939]

Don’t be lol

[@saifhossam3189]

Same💀

[@kazooo.]

Ive always been using my hands, tools work so much better! tysm!

[@verticalmeans]

Thank you from a dental student!

[@reignechang]

The lizard koshy intro 😭😭

[@セータン]

Thanks, gonna use this knife for my unboxing videos.

[@no0nexoxo823]

Oo wow thank you, I did it right away. Without you I honestly would of have gone to the hospital because I planned on using my fingers lol 🤣

[@CyberMachine]

I used my fingers and it was fine.

[@clebiadias6452]

! I am a nurse in a surgical center here in Brazil (Rio de Janeiro). I really want to know a surgical center there in the USA. How can I do it? Thank you!

[@sebiieex]

couldn’t figure it out right so i found this video and was trying it with my needle holders as he was trying and just accidentally did it. so yay

[@weng2911]

May I know why you wearing gloves for a non-steriled field ? Thanks

[@mayurbramhane4737]

Superb lecture sir

[@nataliebierman3067]

Thank you so much! Very helpful!!!!

[@markkmchugh]

Thankyou for that video

[@Manu52498]

Fantastic demo. 🤗🤗🤗🙏🏻👌🏻👍🏻🌷🌹🌷🌹🌷

[@KathrynsWorldWildfireTracking]

A way better/safer technique - don't remove the scalpel from the package. (Don't touch another tool to it, keep it sterile.) 1) Peel scalpel package partly open. 2) Expose only enough of the blunt end/notch - to fit the handle. (No sharp edge should show.) 3) Grasp the package by the sharp end firmly, (and the flat side, obviously) - between thumb and forefinger in your non-dominant hand. Firmly, so the blade doesn't slide around when you insert the handle. (You don't have to worry about the blade cutting you, it's in the package.) 4) Grasp as close to the exposed (slot) end as possible. 5) With dominant hand, pick up handle. 6) Insert handle by coming up from the bottom, between blade underside and package. (Slide it along the blade notch, beneath it.) 7) Tilt it towards you, so you can see line in the handle. Guide the handle through the slot, until the blade becomes the white of the oreo in the handle's cookie. You'll feel it "catch." 8) Stop. Let go of blade. 9) Invert the scalpel handle - with your dominant hand in a knife-murder-stabbing position, push firmly, but forcibly, the scalpel blade (still in package) vertically downwards onto a soft, yet firm surface. Like a block of wood. (Notebook.) 10) You'll hear and feel it "click" into place. Once you get the hang of it, you can do it swiftly. Swift, and confident, is actually better than something slow. Slow may bend it. Remember, steel this thin is fragile. Don't pound it, but don't baby it either. Once in place, remove the wrapping. Ready to use. (But please, do not murder with it.) Is it stuck? Remove the blade with pliers later. Move on to your backups. Try again. Remember - do not murder. Edit: Also, to get it off, no need to reach for tools again. Put the scalpel wrapper back on the blade. Hold handle firmly with dominant hand. Take your non-dom's thumb/forefinger and, from below, pinch the non-sharp bit closest to handle. (Underside of blade area.) Bend the bottom tip of the blade up. Don't bend too far or not enough. The sweet spot - lifts the blade off the back of the handle notch. Now just pinch the blade, through the package - and pull it off. Fold up the rest of the package, and discard. Now you don't have to be afraid of scalpels! Ever again!

[@adibahamirah3483]

What is the tool was called again?

[@RagdollsOfLasVegas]

Thank you, from an artist

[@shrishtinarang8650]

Thanks Soo Much Very Useful From a Endoscopy Intern

[@hydemom811]

thx my man

[@Marco-bf4uu]

Why do do reuse ur scapels? In germany we just use scapels for one time.

[@Spinal2111]

The blades aren't reused....the handle can be. There are both disposable and reusable ones, depending on the situation. But you don't go to the dentist and they have disposable picks,...they're cleaned and reused. Imagine the cost every time you'd have to replace one, not to mention excess waste.

[@_________________404]

I did it on the second try. It just requires a bit of force to fully put it on.

[@hosniahdm8194]

Liza Koshy pop up in my mind when I heard the intro of this video. Am i the only one?

[@minakshiwho]

Thanks ra

[@matthewgunter5444]

Had a minor surgical kit laying around and couldn't figure out how the hell to do this😂. Ended up cutting the lump out of my neck with a normal razor blade instead 😅. Fun times

[@foooi5suki723]

Thank you so much

[@amirkhosa4644]

i just cut my finger and i have decided surgery is not my thing .Period.😂

[@rosefinn8993]

thanks a bunch lad!

[@10charlieman]

Thanks...from an art student on a rough Sunday morning using their bare hands😂

[@saniczehedgehog]

Why tf would an art student use a scalpel?

[@10charlieman]

@@saniczehedgehog cutting shit. I dunno but they're scary 😂 got 4 in total 😂

[@nataliapavlova2577]

Thsnk you! It was helpful, I did it). Very good video 😀

[@aroobamaheen6293]

Thanks

[@pierre-lucgagnon]

I have one with no 10 blade

[@minakshiwho]

Chala baa cheppinav

[@avtawf]

0:29 Wtf...

[@SomnathDas-ej3ve]

From What kind of shop I can buy a scalpel knife

[@rakibraihan4658]

Any surgical shop

[@no0nexoxo823]

Amazon, that's where I got mine.

[@dellor]

20 years to explain. almost cut yourself. and you didn't explain. thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@sudharani2669]

Tqs... Sir

[@Bborg19]

Imagine your Sergent watching this tutorial and giving you surgery

[@saimamitusaimamitu6155]

I already cut my finger 😑

[@jameswan3820]

nice

[@res1492]

Why are so many people scared of putting on and taking off scalpel blades, it drives me mad

[@thiccstitch7351]

res1492 only by touching it (even the little touching) can cause you a cut

[@leukocyteofdoom]

better safe than sorry... chance of getting infected aside, it's a ******* to change sterile gloves bc of a cut! ty for the video (:

[@tobyace]

I'm guessing the razor-sharp blade ;)

[@batone7]

don't get mad

[@deepdiver849]

Thank you for this clip ! I need some assistance, though it may seem irrelevant, I am into leather craft, and heard scalpel knives are very useful, how ever the seller gave me a scalpel handle no 3 along with a number 24 blade, and I just cannot seem to slide it thru. I think the seller either gave me the wrong handle or the wrong blade. I would like your advice as to what number blade would be suitable for cutting 2 mil leather? Would it be the number 10 blade you in this video or would a number 24 blade be more suitable for my purpose with I assume a number 4 scalpel holder? Much appreciate a response and thank you in advance 🙏🏼

[@amandaschulz833]

Ummmm wtf? Never thought me how to put the God damn scalpel blade on!!! Useless.

[@superpooper_2030]

not useful, need closed up video

[@aaaaa1957]

Thanks