The Sims position and the Sims vaginal speculum, re-examined
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DOI: 10.1007/s00192-021-04966-w
Abstract: American gynecologist J. Marion Sims (1813–1883) is known for developing the first consistently successful operation for the repair of vesico-vaginal fistula, for inventing the Sims vaginal speculum, and for popularizing the left lateral decubitus position… read more here.
Keywords: position; sims vaginal; vaginal speculum; speculum ... See more keywords
Outpatient cervical ripening: discomfort/pain during speculum and Foley catheter insertion.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.midw.2018.09.012
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To examine discomfort/pain associated with the Foley catheter insertion process and explore factors affecting discomfort/pain. DESIGN This cohort study conducted in the context of larger randomised clinical trial comparing silicone and latex Foley catheters.… read more here.
Keywords: discomfort; insertion; foley catheter; speculum ... See more keywords
Intraoperative optical coherence tomography to evaluate the effect of the eyelid speculum on corneal pachymetry during accelerated corneal cross-linking (9 mW/cm2)
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DOI: 10.1038/eye.2017.243
Abstract: PurposeTo investigate intraoperative anterior segment optical coherence tomography (AS-OCT) to compare pachymetry changes between two methods (group 1: speculum-on, group 2: speculum-off during riboflavin instillation stage) during corneal cross-linking /CXL) (9 mW/cm2 for 10 min) in… read more here.
Keywords: optical coherence; group; speculum; corneal pachymetry ... See more keywords
Optimisation of intravitreal injection technique using a Barraquer speculum with solid flat blade and finger stabilisation
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DOI: 10.1038/s41433-018-0067-6
Abstract: Intravitreal injections (IVTs) are common ophthalmic interventions and core competency for ophthalmologists. Although simple and relatively safe, complications do occur, including cataract and retinal detachment. It is common to encounter subjects who squeeze their eyes… read more here.
Keywords: technique; speculum; injection; finger ... See more keywords
Adjustable Dual Muscle Speculum for Simplified Placement of a 350 Baerveldt Implant.
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DOI: 10.1097/ijg.0000000000000692
Abstract: The authors have designed a muscle hook speculum that simultaneously allows the surgeon to isolate and expose both rectus muscles (either the superior and temporal or medial and inferior) for ease of placement of a… read more here.
Keywords: dual muscle; baerveldt implant; placement 350; muscle ... See more keywords
P788 Comparison of vaginal speculum and non-speculum specimens in the diagnosis of trichomonas vaginalis
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DOI: 10.1136/sextrans-2019-sti.843
Abstract: Background Trichomoniasis is the most prevalent non-viral sexually transmitted infection worldwide. In Nigeria, prevalence ranges from 5% to 15%. Apart from being a key biologic indicator of sexual activity, it’s been associated with the transmission… read more here.
Keywords: non speculum; speculum based; vaginal speculum; speculum ... See more keywords