Vaginal speculum

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1989-09-11

1990-11-20

Coven, Edward M.

Surgery

Truss

Perineal

128 18, 128 3, A61B 132

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active

049710362

ABSTRACT:
A vaginal speculum of the type having a first upper blade and second lower blade, the blades moveable in relation to one another via a rear hinge portion, with the ability to be adjustable and used in conjunction with the gynecological procedure, for example, surgery on the cervix. The improvements would include adaptations made to undertake other tests with the vaginal speculum during examination of surgery. These improvements include electrodes built into the distal ends of each of the blade members for blocking the nerve endings of the cervix, the electrodes being utilized in conjunction with a "terms" unit which would have analgesic purposes; a vibration unit adapted to the speculum, for affording muscle relaxation during the examination of the vagina and cervix; a wire filament contained in the edge of the upper and lower blade members for bringing the temperature of the speculum to body temperature for more comfort during use; a pressure gauge providing an indicator on the speculum for recording the pelvic pressures of the patient; a temperature probe at the tip of the speculum to record the temperature of the cervix and vagina; and a chemical strip adapted along the top edge of the upper speculum blade for recording the pH, glucose content, protein content, and otehr chemical results which may indicate early vaginal disorders by the indicators on the chemical strip from the vaginal fluids.

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