Instruments used in obstetrics and gynecology

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

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  Axis traction device for delivery forceps
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  Cusco's self retaining bivalve vaginal speculum seen from behind
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  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.
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  Cusco's self retaining bivalve vaginal speculum (opened) seen from the right
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  Cusco's self retaining bivalve vaginal speculum (closed) seen from the right
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  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)
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  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.
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  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).
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  Das's modification to the long curved delivery forceps with the blades locked in place
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  Metallic cup for the Ventouse suction device used to assist deliveries
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  Sim's double-bladed vaginal speculum
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  Sim's double-bladed vaginal speculum
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  Allis tissue forceps
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  Allis tissue forceps
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  Doyen's retractor
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  Kocher's forceps with toothed jaw
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  Disposable manual mucous sucker
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  Straight needle holding forceps
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  Willet's scalp traction forceps
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  Jardine's decapitation hook with knife
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  Jardine's decapitation hook with knife
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  A cranioclast
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  A cranioclast
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  Budine's cannula
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  Hook with crochet
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  Embryo scissors
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  Oldham's perforator
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  Ayre's spatula and Slide holding bottle(open) used for Papanicoulau smear
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  Ayre's spatula and Slide holding bottle - Koplick's jar (open) used for Papanicoulau smear
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  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