Hello, I am doing a career research project for a class in which I had to pick a career that I am interested in, a tool that is commonly used in that trade and interview someone in that profession on the tool; my tool is the scalpel. So, if someone could answer these questions it would be much appreciated:

What is the best brand of scalpels?
How could they be improved?
How many different blades do you use?
How much of a difference is there between a regular scalpel and a laser one?

Thank you soooo much.(:

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As far as the best brand of scalpel, it depends on the doctor's preference. There are 2 parts to the scalpel: the handle and the knife.

the design of current scalpels has not changed in about 50 or more years, so I guess they don't need much improvement. The only thing is, that now-a-days, disposable scalpels are used quite often. When I worked in surgery in the 1960s-early 70s, disposables weren't around.

There are several types of knife blades. The most common used in the physician office is probably a #11. A #10 is also common is surgery.

the difference between a regular scalpel and a laser one is like the difference between lightning and a lightning bug. they both make a nice incision, but there the similarites stop.

Your Professional Title/Credentials: RMA(AMT), CMA(AAMA)

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