noun
- Plural of hemostat; surgical instruments or agents used to stop bleeding or control blood flow.
Usage: Medical/surgical context; Also spelled 'hemostats' in U.S. English
Examples
- The surgeon used several haemostats to control bleeding during the operation.
- Haemostats are essential instruments in any operating room.
- The nurse prepared the haemostats before the surgical procedure began.
- Different types of haemostats are available for various surgical applications.
- Proper handling of haemostats requires training and experience.