What is the speculum?

Speculum is a medical tool that is usually used to expand body cavities or passages such as vagina, rectum, ear or nostril. When conducting speculation testing, a physician or other physician can use the tool to help view the internal parts of the patient. In addition, the device can be used to open the body or cavity to take a sample of cells or other matter. In Latin it means the term "mirror". Most of them are made of metal, which can be sterilized after use. Some speculation, especially those used in emergency rooms, are made of plastic and are designed for one -time use. In some cases, the speculum contains a tube that allows the user to look directly at the patient's internal area.

One of the most common species is a vaginal speculum that comes in a number of different sizes. This tool is expanded by The Vagina, allowing a gynecologist easier to see the patient's cervical. There is a wideA range of vaginal speculations that a gynecologist can use for examination. Most of these devices have two blades and handle. Once the blades are clicked in place, the handle can be locked by fastening the screw.

Many gynecologists use either Graves or Pederson Pelvic exams. The graves are usually 3 to 4.75 inches (approximately 7.6 to 12.1 centimeters) in length and generally contains blades that are 0.5 to 1.5 inches wide (about 1.3 to 3.8 centimeters). Its subordinate blade is generally longer than its superior blade and is often used in women who are sexually active. On the other hand, Pederson Speculum usually has a more narrow shape with narrower and flatter blades. Due to its small size, the Pederson tool is commonly used on children or elpacians and patients who have never been sexually active.

Another known type of speculature is a decent or ear speculum. Usually in the shape of a smallVKY in the shape of a small funnel allows you to see inside the ear canal to explore the ear drum. Similarly, the nasal specimen allows viewing inside the nostril. These devices are usually suspended and have two flat blades with a handle. The blades are generally inserted into the nasal fabrics and when the handle is pressed together, the blades spread and open the nostrils for examination.