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18th century Obstetric instruments illustrated in 'A sett of anatomical tables, with explanations, and an abridgment, of the practice of midwifery'. (London: 1754). By William Smellie (1697 – 1763) a Scottish obstetrician Stock Photo

RMEX6JE1–18th century Obstetric instruments illustrated in 'A sett of anatomical tables, with explanations, and an abridgment, of the practice of midwifery'. (London: 1754). By William Smellie (1697 – 1763) a Scottish obstetrician

vector illustration of set of gynecologic and obstetric instruments Stock Vector

RFR93HYN–vector illustration of set of gynecologic and obstetric instruments

Childbirth assistance: childbirth with the use of suction cups. Stock Photo

RF2JKWRPE–Childbirth assistance: childbirth with the use of suction cups.

Sterile storage chamber with medical instruments, closeup. Gynecological checkup Stock Photo

RF2T6R9MA–Sterile storage chamber with medical instruments, closeup. Gynecological checkup

Surgical instruments for cesarean section in tray in washing room before sterilization. Stock Photo

RM2WWBCEF–Surgical instruments for cesarean section in tray in washing room before sterilization.

Surgical instruments for cesarean section in tray in washing room before sterilization. Surgery equipment 016792 064 Stock Photo

RM2X92B72–Surgical instruments for cesarean section in tray in washing room before sterilization. Surgery equipment 016792 064

Apparatus for sterilizing of medical instruments in gynecological room Stock Photo

RFTTWNYT–Apparatus for sterilizing of medical instruments in gynecological room

England, London, The Wellcome Collection, Display of Vintage Obsetrical Forceps Stock Photo

RMP7M6X1–England, London, The Wellcome Collection, Display of Vintage Obsetrical Forceps

RMCT5D6P–MATERNITY HOSPITAL

Gynecological chair in the clinic. gynecology room, medical instruments, interior of the genicology clinic Stock Photo

RF2E1AN4P–Gynecological chair in the clinic. gynecology room, medical instruments, interior of the genicology clinic

RMER40J4–older gynecological chair

Catalogue of surgeons instruments and medical appliancesElectro-therapeutic apparatusSundries for the surgery and sick-room, medicine chests, etc . Section XIII. Surgeons Instruments and Appliances. 177 Obstetric Instruments—Continued. Stock Photo

RM2AXDP5P–Catalogue of surgeons instruments and medical appliancesElectro-therapeutic apparatusSundries for the surgery and sick-room, medicine chests, etc . Section XIII. Surgeons Instruments and Appliances. 177 Obstetric Instruments—Continued.

surgical instruments are shrink-wrapped at a packing station in a sterilization department Stock Photo

RFWMW3BG–surgical instruments are shrink-wrapped at a packing station in a sterilization department

RMMW37R1–England, London, The Wellcome Collection, Display of Vintage Obsetrical Forceps

Gynecological tool in clinic. Colposcope in gynecological room, instruments of gynecologist on white background. Stock Photo

RFT1M0G9–Gynecological tool in clinic. Colposcope in gynecological room, instruments of gynecologist on white background.

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RFAD23WW–fetus cord echography pregnancy screen scan

Sterile storage chamber with medical instruments in clinic. Gynecological checkup Stock Photo

RF2T6TT01–Sterile storage chamber with medical instruments in clinic. Gynecological checkup

RMCT5D5K–INTERIOR OF A HOSPITAL

RF2E197HD–Gynecological chair in the clinic. gynecology room, medical instruments, interior of the genicology clinic

RM2AXDRWW–Catalogue of surgeons instruments and medical appliancesElectro-therapeutic apparatusSundries for the surgery and sick-room, medicine chests, etc . Obstetric Instruments—Continued. | ^^ WMmt mm Jr H9ti O; j I ^^ Fig. 724. Blunt Hook and Crochet, aseptic (Fig. 724) s/6 each..

RMMW37PR–England, London, The Wellcome Collection, Display of Vintage Obsetrical Forceps

RF2B8JYJE–Gynecological tool in clinic. Colposcope in gynecological room, instruments of gynecologist on white background.

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RFAD23XP–fetus cord uterus screen scan medecine pregnancy

RMCT5D6X–MATERNITY HOSPITAL

RMCT6BPK–MATERNITY HOSPITAL

The principles and practice of obstetrics . acticable.It is the most valuable of all obstetric instruments,and must be regarded as one of the most signal bless-ings conferred on woman by obstetric science, for thediminution of her sufferings, anxieties, and dangers,and for the safety of her offspring. History of the Forceps.—There can be no doubt,at the present day, that the profession and the publicare indebted to Dr. Paul Chamberlen, and his sons,Hugh and Peter, for the invention of the forceps. Dr.Churchill informs us that from a publication of Dr. PeterChamberlen, termed A Voice in Rhama, Stock Photo

RM2AJGK1D–The principles and practice of obstetrics . acticable.It is the most valuable of all obstetric instruments,and must be regarded as one of the most signal bless-ings conferred on woman by obstetric science, for thediminution of her sufferings, anxieties, and dangers,and for the safety of her offspring. History of the Forceps.—There can be no doubt,at the present day, that the profession and the publicare indebted to Dr. Paul Chamberlen, and his sons,Hugh and Peter, for the invention of the forceps. Dr.Churchill informs us that from a publication of Dr. PeterChamberlen, termed A Voice in Rhama,

RMCT5D70–MATERNITY HOSPITAL

echography fetus foetus uterus pregnancy screen ultrasound Stock Photo

RMACYT3G–echography fetus foetus uterus pregnancy screen ultrasound

RM2AXDTCD–Catalogue of surgeons instruments and medical appliancesElectro-therapeutic apparatusSundries for the surgery and sick-room, medicine chests, etc . Fig. 722. No. 1.—Stout Leather, with five stoppered bottles . 14/0 each. No. 2.—Cowhide do. „ „ .. r6/o ,. No. 3.—Morocco Leather „ ., .. 21/0 ,, The above bags are of stout make and best finish. I hey arc lined withblack enamel American cloth, which can be sponged or washed when necessary. 17 1 James Woolley, Sons & Co., Ltd., Manchester.. Obstetric Instruments—Continued. | ^^ WMmt mm Jr H9ti O; j I ^^ Fig. 724. Blunt Hook and Crochet, aseptic (Fi

RMCT5D54–PREGNANT WOMAN WITH A DRIP

RM2AXDPC4–Catalogue of surgeons instruments and medical appliancesElectro-therapeutic apparatusSundries for the surgery and sick-room, medicine chests, etc . 176 James Woolley, Sons & Co., Ltd., Manchester. Obstetric Instruments—Continued.Forceps, Obstetric— Fig- 73o- Andersons, nickel-plated (Fig. 730) 20/0 each. Do. aseptic, nickel-plated, metal handles .... 24/0 ,, Assilinis, nickel-plated 15/0 ,, M Fig. 73i. Barnes, nickel-plated (Fig. 731) 17 6 each. Do. do. metal handles, aseptic 22/0 „ Fig. 732.Churchills, nickel-plated (Fig. 732) 156 each. Fig- 733- Denmans, nickel-plated (Fig. 733) 15 o each. D

RMCT5DAX–DELIVERY

RMCPMNA3–HOSPITAL HYGIENE

RM2AXDRFW–Catalogue of surgeons instruments and medical appliancesElectro-therapeutic apparatusSundries for the surgery and sick-room, medicine chests, etc . Section XIII. Surgeons Instruments and Appliances. 175 Obstetric Instruments—Continued. Cephalotribes, Nickel-plated— Fancourt Barnes £2 5 0 Kidds 110 O Lloyd Roberts 2 10 0 Hicks 2 5 O DoUCheS—See pages 270—27$.Enemas—See pages 275—280.Forceps, Craniotomy, Nickel-plated— ^-—-— c *r!2%m*!f — ^Jj^jgjj^^^^ tig. 725- Barnes, nickel-plated (Fig. 725) .. .. £1 10 O Do. „ metal handles, aseptic 1 14 O Fig. 726.Churchills, nickel-plated (Fig. 726) 8/6 eac

RMCPMNA6–HOSPITAL HYGIENE

A text-book of practical obstetrics, comprising pregnancy, labor, and the puerpal state, and obstetric surgery . pig. «.—Determination of the Diagonal Conjugate.. Fig. 2.—Depression of the Uterus so as to Determine Adaptability of Presenting Part to the Pelvic Brim. OBSTETRIC DYSTOCIA AND ITS DETERMINATION. 15 place of the finger and hand; further, outside of maternity hos-pitals these instruments will rarely be at the disposal of thepractitioner. Usually, fortunately, the careful measurement ofthe external diameters of the pelvis and the accurate estimationof the true conjugate will give a su Stock Photo

RM2AWY3FE–A text-book of practical obstetrics, comprising pregnancy, labor, and the puerpal state, and obstetric surgery . pig. «.—Determination of the Diagonal Conjugate.. Fig. 2.—Depression of the Uterus so as to Determine Adaptability of Presenting Part to the Pelvic Brim. OBSTETRIC DYSTOCIA AND ITS DETERMINATION. 15 place of the finger and hand; further, outside of maternity hos-pitals these instruments will rarely be at the disposal of thepractitioner. Usually, fortunately, the careful measurement ofthe external diameters of the pelvis and the accurate estimationof the true conjugate will give a su

RMCPMNA4–HOSPITAL HYGIENE

RMCPMY82–MATERNITY HOSPITAL

A theoretical and practical treatise on midwifery : including the diseases of pregnancy and parturition and the attentions required by the child from birth to the period of weaning . conditions, be compared to a cone having its base at the articular part,and its summit at the extremity of the blades. M. Baudelocque has erred inendeavoring to extend the employment of the embryotomy or cephalotribe forcepsbeyond its sphere. But when restricted within proper limits, it certainly con-stitutes one of the most powerful instruments in obstetric surgery; for experiencehas already shown that it may ren Stock Photo

RM2AX1BC8–A theoretical and practical treatise on midwifery : including the diseases of pregnancy and parturition and the attentions required by the child from birth to the period of weaning . conditions, be compared to a cone having its base at the articular part,and its summit at the extremity of the blades. M. Baudelocque has erred inendeavoring to extend the employment of the embryotomy or cephalotribe forcepsbeyond its sphere. But when restricted within proper limits, it certainly con-stitutes one of the most powerful instruments in obstetric surgery; for experiencehas already shown that it may ren

RMCPMY7W–MATERNITY HOSPITAL

RMCPMN90–HOSPITAL HYGIENE

RMCPNJ5J–GYNECOLOGY

A manual of obstetrics . Fit;. 146.—Forceps of Hodge. sinks. The lock is easily adjusted, and the blades arereadily .separated as required. The Hodge (Fig. 146) andWallace forceps are long, slender instruments, with narrow THE OBSTETRIC EORCEPS. 519 blades closely approximated, so that the compressing powerof the instrument is much greater than that of the preceding.By an axis-traction forceps is meant a variety of longobstetric forceps in which, by an appliance or supple-mentary handle attached to the under surface of theblades, the traction-force is exerted in the line of the axisof the part Stock Photo

RM2AJ5122–A manual of obstetrics . Fit;. 146.—Forceps of Hodge. sinks. The lock is easily adjusted, and the blades arereadily .separated as required. The Hodge (Fig. 146) andWallace forceps are long, slender instruments, with narrow THE OBSTETRIC EORCEPS. 519 blades closely approximated, so that the compressing powerof the instrument is much greater than that of the preceding.By an axis-traction forceps is meant a variety of longobstetric forceps in which, by an appliance or supple-mentary handle attached to the under surface of theblades, the traction-force is exerted in the line of the axisof the part

RMCPNJ0F–GYNECOLOGY

RMCT4DG5–DRAIN

The practice of obstetrics, designed for the use of students and practitioners of medicine . Fig. 1253.—PoRRO-CiESAREAN Section.Shows the peritoneum closed with plaincatgut and the stitches for the abdominalwall tied below and in place above.. Fig. 1254.—PoRRO-C.-ESAREAN Section.Shows the abdominal wall closed, and thestump of the uterus being closed with acontinuous suture. 1022 OBSTETRIC SURGERY. tion of the woman is such that the shock of operation must be reduced to aminimum. Operation.—The preparation and position of the patient are the same as forCassarean section proper. Instruments.—Kn Stock Photo

RM2AX0C4X–The practice of obstetrics, designed for the use of students and practitioners of medicine . Fig. 1253.—PoRRO-CiESAREAN Section.Shows the peritoneum closed with plaincatgut and the stitches for the abdominalwall tied below and in place above.. Fig. 1254.—PoRRO-C.-ESAREAN Section.Shows the abdominal wall closed, and thestump of the uterus being closed with acontinuous suture. 1022 OBSTETRIC SURGERY. tion of the woman is such that the shock of operation must be reduced to aminimum. Operation.—The preparation and position of the patient are the same as forCassarean section proper. Instruments.—Kn

RMCT4DFT–DRAIN

A text-book of practical obstetrics, comprising pregnancy, labor, and the puerpal state, and obstetric surgery . Fig. 22.—Ovum Forceps. admirably, since it will not injure the instruments and will notpoison the patient. The hands of the operator and of his assist-ant should be scrupulously scrubbed with soap and water, and. Fig. 23.—Glass Irrigating Tube. then carefully washed in a solution of bichloride of mercury.These details are called for in order to avoid septic infection ofthe patient,—the risk, we would repeat, which the woman is Stock Photo

RM2AWXPFB–A text-book of practical obstetrics, comprising pregnancy, labor, and the puerpal state, and obstetric surgery . Fig. 22.—Ovum Forceps. admirably, since it will not injure the instruments and will notpoison the patient. The hands of the operator and of his assist-ant should be scrupulously scrubbed with soap and water, and. Fig. 23.—Glass Irrigating Tube. then carefully washed in a solution of bichloride of mercury.These details are called for in order to avoid septic infection ofthe patient,—the risk, we would repeat, which the woman is

RMCT4DC1–DRAIN

RMCT520G–BIOLOGY LABORATORY

A text-book of practical obstetrics, comprising pregnancy, labor, and the puerpal state, and obstetric surgery . y cleansed.It must be remembered that septic infection is the sole risk thewoman runs in the hands of an operator familiar with thetechnique. ECTOPIC GESTATION. 197 The operation is likely to prove of shorter duration if thewoman be placed in the Trendelenburg position. This positionmay be improvised by tying an ordinary kitchen-chair to thetable so as to form the inclined plane. (See next page.) In addition to the instruments, the operator should haveprepared at least four large, f Stock Photo

RM2AWW8FH–A text-book of practical obstetrics, comprising pregnancy, labor, and the puerpal state, and obstetric surgery . y cleansed.It must be remembered that septic infection is the sole risk thewoman runs in the hands of an operator familiar with thetechnique. ECTOPIC GESTATION. 197 The operation is likely to prove of shorter duration if thewoman be placed in the Trendelenburg position. This positionmay be improvised by tying an ordinary kitchen-chair to thetable so as to form the inclined plane. (See next page.) In addition to the instruments, the operator should haveprepared at least four large, f

RMCT5215–BIOLOGY LABORATORY

A treatise on the science and practice of midwifery . n this country,the prejudice against it being no doubt due to its formidable size andappearance. Of late years many of our leading obstetricians haveused it in preference either to the crotchet or craniotomy forceps, and %J Crochets. 1 [Assalinis Forcipe Comjiressore,Cephalotribe.—Ed.] was in use twenty years before Baudelocques 488 OBSTETRIC OPERATIONS. have materially modified and improved its construction, so that themost objectionable features of the older instruments are not entirelyremoved. Object of the Instrument.—The omphalotribe c Stock Photo

RM2AJF55K–A treatise on the science and practice of midwifery . n this country,the prejudice against it being no doubt due to its formidable size andappearance. Of late years many of our leading obstetricians haveused it in preference either to the crotchet or craniotomy forceps, and %J Crochets. 1 [Assalinis Forcipe Comjiressore,Cephalotribe.—Ed.] was in use twenty years before Baudelocques 488 OBSTETRIC OPERATIONS. have materially modified and improved its construction, so that themost objectionable features of the older instruments are not entirelyremoved. Object of the Instrument.—The omphalotribe c

RMCT520X–BIOLOGY LABORATORY

RMKP6C3K–MEDICINE IN AFRICA

RMCT3GWF–FETAL MONITORING

RMMMB0KC–MATERNITY EMERGENCY

A text-book of practical obstetrics, comprising pregnancy, labor, and the puerpal state, and obstetric surgery . et thegreatest number of requirements. Numbers of instruments have been devised, which, thoughnot perfect, will so nearly meet these requirements as to leavelittle to be desired. A forceps which is in very general use, andwhich is capable of being adapted to a large number of cases,is Elliotts (Fig. 32). This is a long, well-curved, and somewhatheavy instrument, which has an adjustable screw in the handle,by means of which the amount of pressure on the head can beregulated. While th Stock Photo

RM2AWXHCW–A text-book of practical obstetrics, comprising pregnancy, labor, and the puerpal state, and obstetric surgery . et thegreatest number of requirements. Numbers of instruments have been devised, which, thoughnot perfect, will so nearly meet these requirements as to leavelittle to be desired. A forceps which is in very general use, andwhich is capable of being adapted to a large number of cases,is Elliotts (Fig. 32). This is a long, well-curved, and somewhatheavy instrument, which has an adjustable screw in the handle,by means of which the amount of pressure on the head can beregulated. While th

PREGNANT WOMAN IN CONSULTATION Stock Photo

RMJ39FPP–PREGNANT WOMAN IN CONSULTATION

Catalogue of Sharp & Smith : importers, manufacturers, wholesale and retail dealers in surgical instruments, deformity apparatus, artificial limbs, artificial eyes, elastic stockings, trusses, crutches, supporters, galvanic and faradic batteries, etc., surgeons' appliances of every description . T224 1224 The instrument may be taken apart by unscrewing the head from the can,the packing here being a soft string, wound around a number of times under-neath the head. This inhaler is especially adapted for obstetric practice, the patient beingrecommended to hold it herself ; she drops it when she r Stock Photo

RM2AJDRW3–Catalogue of Sharp & Smith : importers, manufacturers, wholesale and retail dealers in surgical instruments, deformity apparatus, artificial limbs, artificial eyes, elastic stockings, trusses, crutches, supporters, galvanic and faradic batteries, etc., surgeons' appliances of every description . T224 1224 The instrument may be taken apart by unscrewing the head from the can,the packing here being a soft string, wound around a number of times under-neath the head. This inhaler is especially adapted for obstetric practice, the patient beingrecommended to hold it herself ; she drops it when she r

RMJ39FPN–PREGNANT WOMAN IN CONSULTATION

RMJ39G6J–INDEPENDENT MIDWIFE

Practical midwifery; handbook of treatment . ceps. curve. Their only advantages are the small space which theyoccupy in the obstetrical bag, and a slightly greater ease of adap-tation ; but since a pair of short forceps alone is never a sufficientequipment, they are practically an extra luxury, and are nowbut little used. The preferable form of short forceps is thatknown as Sawyers (Fig. 19). Long Forceps.—Long forceps are intended for use in anyportion of the obstetric canal, and possess both pelvic and ce- OBSTETRIC SURGERY. 149 phalic curves. Among the instruments most commonly used wemay s Stock Photo

RM2AXDP7H–Practical midwifery; handbook of treatment . ceps. curve. Their only advantages are the small space which theyoccupy in the obstetrical bag, and a slightly greater ease of adap-tation ; but since a pair of short forceps alone is never a sufficientequipment, they are practically an extra luxury, and are nowbut little used. The preferable form of short forceps is thatknown as Sawyers (Fig. 19). Long Forceps.—Long forceps are intended for use in anyportion of the obstetric canal, and possess both pelvic and ce- OBSTETRIC SURGERY. 149 phalic curves. Among the instruments most commonly used wemay s

RMJ39G6H–INDEPENDENT MIDWIFE

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RM2AJ4RGH–Catalogue of Sharp & Smith : importers, manufacturers, wholesale and retail dealers in surgical instruments, deformity apparatus, artificial limbs, artificial eyes, elastic stockings, trusses, crutches, supporters, galvanic and faradic batteries, etc., surgeons' appliances of every description . Fig. 4022. Repre-sents any of our casesopen and with bottlesblocked in. Price ofthis case empty withbottles $4 50 4022 G6i SHARP & SMITH, CHICAGO. OBSTETRICAL CASES.. 4025 Fig. 4025. ELLIOTTS OBSTETRIC SET, Containing: I pair Elliotts Long Forceps; i Blots Perforator; i Blunt Hook and Crotchet; i pair