Speculum: An instrument used to widen an opening to look within a passage or a
cavity. For example, a
speculum may be used to widen the opening of the
vagina so that the
cervix is more easily visible.
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speculum Indicated for use in deep
vaginal
surgery. Mfg: BEI Medical, wholly owned subsidiary of Boston Scientific; distributed by Marina Medical Instruments, Inc.
Full article >>>After removing the
speculum, your health care provider may insert two gloved fingers into your
vagina to check your
cervix and, with the other
hand on top of your
abdomen, check the size of your
uterus and ovaries.
Full article >>>During the procedure, a specially coated
speculum is used to prevent deflection of the laser beam. You'll be given a pair of
safety goggles to protect your
eyes. The
cervix is cleared of mucous using a diluted vinegar solution which may feel
cold.
Full article >>>A
speculum is also inserted into the
vagina and the doctor or nurse looks at the
vagina and
cervix for signs of
disease. A Pap test or
Pap smear of the
cervix is usually done.
Full article >>>This is done with a device called a
speculum. This is a metal or plastic device shaped like a duckbill that holds the
vagina open. If you have
cervicitis, the lining of the
cervix may appear red, inflamed, swollen or irritated.
Full article >>>A
speculum is a metal or plastic instrument that is placed in the
vagina. This instrument allows the provider to see the interior of the
vagina and the
cervix.
Full article >>>To
diagnose vulvovaginitis, the doctor will examine the
vagina (using a
speculum to keep the
vagina open) and take a sample of the
vaginal discharge for tests and microscopic analysis.
Full article >>>There will be some pressure from the
speculum, an instrument inserted into the
vagina to hold the
birth canal open to observe the
cervix and collect the
specimen. There may be a slight
cramping sensation when the
cervix is touched by the swab.
Full article >>>It is done by placing a
speculum in the
vagina, locating the
cervix, and then scraping a small layer of cells off the
cervix and also the inner part of the
cervix.
Full article >>>Your health professional will insert an instrument with curved blades (
speculum) into your
vagina. The
speculum gently spreads apart the
vaginal walls, allowing the inside of the
vagina and the
cervix to be examined.
Full article >>>You will be asked to lie on your back with your feet in the stirrups. A pelvic examination will be done, and a
speculum (an instrument used to open the walls of the
vaginal canal in order to examine the interior) will be inserted into your
vagina and ...
Full article >>>A
hand-held instrument with a tiny light and a
funnel-shaped attachment called an ear
speculum, which is used to examine the ear canal and
eardrum.
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Full article >>>You will lie on a table and place your feet in stirrups to position your
pelvis for examination. A
speculum (an instrument used to open the walls of the
vaginal canal to see the interior) will be inserted into your
vagina and opened slightly.
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