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Obstetrics and gynecology instruments labeled diagram showing: Cusco's bivalve speculum, Sim's speculum, Sponge-holding forceps, Vulsellum forceps, Tenaculum forceps, Uterine sound, Hegar dilators set, Uterine curette, Ovum forceps, and Episiotomy scissors - all clearly labeled with their names and arranged neatly on white background in a medical educational style
Here is a comprehensive visual guide to Obstetrics & Gynecology instruments:
Obstetrics & Gynecology Instruments
AI-Generated Labeled Diagram
Real Instruments - OB/GYN Surgical Set
Gynecology Surgical Instruments (Labeled)
Sim's Speculum - Labeled Parts
(Concave blade, Shaft, Groove)
Gynecology Instruments Set (Biopsy Punch, Sim's Retractors, Cusco's Speculum)
Complete Classified List
1. SPECULA (Examination)
| Instrument | Use |
|---|---|
| Cusco's bivalve speculum | Self-retaining; visualize cervix for Pap smear, IUD insertion |
| Sim's speculum | Non-self-retaining; retracts posterior vaginal wall during vaginal ops |
| Auvard weighted speculum | Used in vaginal surgery (lithotomy position); weight keeps it in place |
2. FORCEPS
| Instrument | Use |
|---|---|
| Vulsellum (Volsellum) forceps | Holds cervix during D&C, IUD insertion - has interlocking teeth |
| Sponge-holding forceps | Holds swabs; cleans vagina before procedures |
| Ovum/Polyp forceps | Removes products of conception, polyps from uterine cavity |
| Green-Armytage hemostatic forceps | Controls bleeding from placental bed during cesarean section |
| Allis forceps | Grasps vaginal tissue |
| Bonney myomectomy clamp | Controls blood supply during myomectomy |
3. DILATORS (Cervical)
| Instrument | Use |
|---|---|
| Hegar's dilators | Graded metal dilators (sizes 1-20 mm); dilate cervix for D&C |
| Hawkin-Ambler dilator | Tapered tip; cervical dilation |
| Das dilator | Used for cervical stenosis |
4. CURETTES
| Instrument | Use |
|---|---|
| Sharp uterine curette | Scrapes endometrium during D&C |
| Flushing curette | Endometrial sampling with flushing mechanism |
| Blunt curette | Post-suction evacuation of uterine cavity |
5. OBSTETRIC INSTRUMENTS
| Instrument | Use |
|---|---|
| Wrigley's forceps | Short curved; outlet forceps delivery, also used in cesarean |
| Kielland's forceps | Long straight; rotational forceps for deep transverse arrest |
| Neville Barnes / Simpson's forceps | Long curved; standard outlet/low forceps delivery |
| Ventouse (vacuum extractor) | Metallic or silastic cup; vacuum-assisted delivery |
| Uterine sound | Measures uterine cavity length before IUD insertion/D&C |
| Episiotomy scissors | Incise perineum during second stage of labor |
| Pinnard's stethoscope | Fetal heart auscultation (non-electronic) |
6. RETRACTORS
| Instrument | Use |
|---|---|
| Doyen's retractor | Retracts bladder during cesarean section / hysterectomy |
| Breisky-Navratil retractor | Vaginal surgery; lateral vaginal wall retraction |
| Deaver's retractor | Abdominal surgery; deep retraction |
| Landon's retractor | Anterior vaginal wall retraction |
7. DESTRUCTIVE INSTRUMENTS (obstetric emergencies - historical use)
| Instrument | Use |
|---|---|
| Simpson's (Oldham's) perforator | Perforates fetal skull in hydrocephalus/obstructed labor |
| Cranioclast | Crushes and extracts perforated fetal head |
| Jardine's decapitation hook | Decapitation in neglected shoulder presentation |
8. LAPAROSCOPIC/SPECIAL INSTRUMENTS
| Instrument | Use |
|---|---|
| Veress needle | Creates pneumoperitoneum for laparoscopy |
| Trocar & cannula | Port of entry for laparoscopic instruments |
| Hysteroscope | Visualizes uterine cavity |
| Colposcope | Magnified visualization of cervix for premalignant lesions |
| IUCD (Copper-T / LNG-IUS) | Intrauterine contraceptive device |
| Karman's cannula | Manual vacuum aspiration (MVA) |
A useful video resource covering these instruments with pictures:
Source: Berek & Novak's Gynecology (Berek & Novak's Gynecology, p. 1433); Wikipedia - Instruments used in obstetrics and gynecology; Jaypee Digital - Instruments and Procedures in Obstetrics and Gynecology (Kiran Agarwal).
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