Perineometer

Details Perineometer Perineometer

1996-06-24

1997-10-07

Rimell, Sam

Surgery

Instruments

Internal pressure applicator

604 96, 128778, A61M 2500

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active

056742380

ABSTRACT:
A perineometer which indicates the pressure created by vaginal contractions. A probe with a bulbous end is inflated inside the vagina, and a pressure transducer in fluid communication with the probe indicates the pressure of vaginal contractions to a display. The probe may be constructed with bellows. The probe may also be constructed of an elastic material having two different expansion rates.

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