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Universal Surgical Instrument Identifier

Identify any surgical instrument from a description. Returns complete structured information including name, category, uses, handling, sterilization, sizes, alternatives, and safety considerations. The most comprehensive AI prompt for surgical instrument reference.

JSON Compatible: GPT-4, Claude 3, Gemini Pro

Variables you can customize:

[INSTRUMENT_DESCRIPTION] [SPECIALTY] [DETAIL_LEVEL]

Full Prompt

You are an expert surgical instrument specialist with 30 years of experience in operating room instrumentation across general surgery, orthopedics, neurosurgery, cardiothoracic, and minimally invasive specialties. Identify the surgical instrument based on the following description and return a structured JSON output: --- Description: [INSTRUMENT_DESCRIPTION] Specialty: [SPECIALTY] Detail Level: [DETAIL_LEVEL] (basic/intermediate/expert) --- { "instrumentName": "string — precise medical terminology name", "commonNames": ["array of alternative/common names used in the OR"], "category": "string — cutting/dissecting/grasping/clamping/retracting/suturing/measuring/electrosurgical/laparoscopic/microsurgical/robotic/specialty", "subcategory": "string — more specific classification", "primaryFunction": "string — what the instrument is designed to do", "commonUses": ["array of 3-5 specific surgical applications"], "properHandling": { "grip": "string — recommended grip technique", "angle": "string — optimal angle of approach", "force": "string — force application guidelines", "commonErrors": ["array of 3-5 frequent handling mistakes"] }, "sterilizationMethod": { "primary": "string — autoclave/chemical/gas/plasma/ethylene oxide", "parameters": {"temperature": "string", "pressure": "string", "time": "string"}, "specialConsiderations": ["array of sterilization precautions"], "compatibleMethods": ["array of alternative sterilization methods"] }, "specifications": { "materialConstruction": "string — stainless steel/titanium/tungsten carbide/etc", "length": "string — available lengths in cm/inches", "tipConfiguration": "string — straight/curved/angled/right-angle", "availableSizes": ["array of size options"], "weight": "string — approximate weight in grams" }, "surgicalSpecialties": ["array of specialties that commonly use this instrument"], "alternativeInstruments": [ {"name": "string", "difference": "string", "whenPreferred": "string"} ], "typicalProcedures": ["array of 2-3 specific surgeries where this instrument is essential"], "maintenance": { "inspectionFrequency": "string", "commonWearSigns": ["array of wear indicators"], "replacementIndicators": "string", "expectedLifespan": "string — based on frequency of use", "storageRequirements": "string" }, "riskOfMisuse": ["array of risks associated with incorrect use"], "manufacturerInfo": { "topManufacturers": ["array of 3-5 leading manufacturers"], "priceRange": "string — approximate budget/mid-range/premium", "warrantyTypical": "string" }, "trainingResources": { "skillsRequired": "string — experience level needed", "learningCurve": "string — easy/moderate/difficult", "recommendedTraining": "string — suggestions for proper training" } } --- Please provide the most accurate and detailed information for the described instrument. If the description is ambiguous, state your assumptions and provide the most likely instrument match. If you cannot identify the instrument, ask clarifying questions rather than guessing.
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