Instruments used in obstetrics and gynecology

The following is a list of instruments that are used in modern obstetrics and gynecology.[1][2]

* Axis traction device for delivery forceps

* Cusco's self retaining bivalve vaginal speculum seen from behind

* Cusco's self retaining bivalve vaginal speculum (closed) seen from the left. It is very much used in taking smears from the vagina for Papanicolaou test and routine examinations.

* Cusco's self retaining bivalve vaginal speculum (opened) seen from the right

* Cusco's self retaining bivalve vaginal speculum (closed) seen from the right

* Das's modification to the long curved delivery forceps (shorter in length) with axis traction devices in place, seen from the right side (left blade on top: with respect to the mother's vaginal wall)

* Das's modification to the long curved delivery forceps (shorter in length) with axis traction devices in place, seen from the right side (left blade in front: with respect to the mother's vaginal wall). The instrument is held in properly as during a delivery.

* Das's modification to the long curved delivery forceps with the blades lying loose. The one with the lock is the left blade (judged with respect to the mother).

* Das's modification to the long curved delivery forceps with the blades locked in place

* Metallic cup for the Ventouse suction device used to assist deliveries

* Sim's double-bladed vaginal speculum

* Sim's double-bladed vaginal speculum

* Allis tissue forceps

* Allis tissue forceps

* Doyen's retractor

* Kocher's forceps with toothed jaw

* Disposable manual mucous sucker

* Straight needle holding forceps

* Willet's scalp traction forceps

* Jardine's decapitation hook with knife

* Jardine's decapitation hook with knife

* A cranioclast

* A cranioclast

* Budine's cannula

* Hook with crochet

* Embryo scissors

* Oldham's perforator

* Ayre's spatula and Slide holding bottle(open) used for Papanicoulau smear

* Ayre's spatula and Slide holding bottle - Koplick's jar (open) used for Papanicoulau smear

* Upper-Long straight hemostatic forceps;Lower-Kocher's hemostatic forceps

## References

1. ↑ Text book of Obstetrics by Dr. D. C. Dutta, 6th Edition, ISBN:81-7381-142-3
2. ↑ Text book of Gynecology by Dr. D. C. Dutta, 4th Edition, ISBN:81-7381-041-9

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