FORCEPS DELIVERY INSTRUMENTS VACUUM ASSISTED DELIVERY
INSTRUMENTS
KIELLAND FORCEPS
VACUUM PUMP
Used when more rotational
force is needed to turn the creates the suction needed to attach the
baby. baby's head is in a vacuum cup to the baby's head. It includes
favorable position controls to adjust the suction pressure.
VACUUM CUP
SIMPSON FORCEPS A soft, dome-shaped cup (usually made from
plastic or silicone) that is placed on the baby's
Used when the such as in head to create suction
the occiput anterior
position.
CONNECTING TUBE
A flexible tube that connects the vacuum cup
to the vacuum pump. It allows the transfer of
suction to the cup.
MISERICORDIA FORCEPS
used for more delicate maneuvers in STERILE GLOVES
situations where force is needed but
gentleness is also required. ensure the procedure is performed under
sterile conditions.
STERILE DRAPES
LUBRICANT
To cover the patient
and maintain sterility help with the smooth insertion of the vacuum
cup.
SUCTION CATHETER
STERILE GAUZE
used to clear the baby's airways (mouth, nose)
after delivery
SUCTION PUMP
INSTRUMENT TRAYS used to aspirate the amniotic fluid or mucus
contains all of the from the baby's airways if needed.
necessary instruments
for the delivery
procedure.
HEMOSTATS VAGINAL SPECULUM
To control bleeding, used to help with
especially if there are visualization of the
tears that need to be perineal area before
repaired. making the incision.
TOWEL AND GAUZE SURGICAL SPONGE OR
LAP PADS
For cleaning and wiping away fluids during
the procedure Used to clean and
dry the area before,
during, and after the
EPISIOTOMY SCISSORS episiotomy.
Used to absorb
used to make the incision in the perineum blood and other fluids
STRAIGHT - for midline during the procedure.
episiotomies
SURGICAL ASPIRATOR
used to suction any blood
or fluids during or after
the procedure.
CURVED - used for
mediolateral episiotomies,
providing better CS DELIVERY INSTRUMENTS
maneuverability.
SIMPSON’S UTERINE
MANIPULATORS
MAYO-HEGAR NEEDLE elevate and manipulate
HOLDER the uterus for a smoother
delivery.
hold and guide needles when
suturing tissues during surgery.
It has a sturdy grip for medium SURGICAL SUCTION
to heavy needles.
clear fluids and blood from the surgical area
for better visibility.
SCALPEL HANDLE
HEANEY NEEDLE HOLDER hold and manipulate the scalpel during the
gynecological surgeries, it has incision process.
curved jaws for better control
when suturing deep or hard-
to-reach areas.
BOVIE ELECTROCAUTERY D AND C INSTRUMENTS
used for coagulating or
cutting tissue with electric
CERVICAL DILATORS
current to control bleeding.
gradually dilate the cervix to allow access
to the uterine cavity.
HEGAR DILATORS -
BLADDER DISSECTOR set of tapered rods
used to gently dilate
separate the bladder from the lower part of the
the cervix.
uterus to avoid injury.
ENDOTRACHEAL TUBE
GILMOUR DILATORS - used in cases
For airway management during the procedure.
requiring more gradual dilation.
FOLEY CATHETER
BARNES DILATORS - used for more
inserted into the bladder to drain urine, forceful dilation
ensuring that the bladder is empty and
preventing injury to the bladder during the
procedure. SPECULUM
SURGICAL STAPLER
for quick and secure GRAVES SPECULUM - commonly used
closure of the skin vaginal speculum that comes in various
incision. sizes.
PEDERSON SPECULUM -
A smaller, narrower
speculum for women with
MANUAL REMOVAL OF PLACENTA a narrower vaginal canal.
INSTRUMENTS
CURETTE
FINGERSTALL
A sharp or blunt instrument used to
sterile covering for fingers if scrape or suction tissue from the uterine
needed to explore the cervix or lining.
the uterine cavity manually.
SHARP CURETTE
(Curettage Spoon) - Used
for scraping the uterine
STERILE COTTON SWABS wall.
cleaning or wiping the area during the
procedure to maintain the sterile field
BLUNT CURETTE - A
VAGINAL PACKS rounded-tip curette
o used in case the uterus used for gentle scraping
has excessive bleeding to avoid perforation of
o reduce excessive blood the uterine wall.
flow.
o
SUCTION CURETTAGE EQUIPMENT HYSTEROSCOPE
SUCTION CANISTER - o A thin, flexible tube
container to collect aspirated with a light source and
tissue. camera used to directly
visualize the uterine cavity
during the procedure.
o Commonly used in
hysteroscopic D&C.
VACUUM PUMP - Provides the suction
power for aspiration. LIGHT SOURCE - Illuminates the uterus for
better visibility.
SUCTION TUBING -
Connects the vacuum pump CAMERA - Displays the images on a monitor
to the suction curette for the physician to examine the uterine
cavity.
NEEDLE HOLDER
CRILE – commonly used in
PLASTIC OR METAL SUCTION CURETTE surgical procedures for
- A thin, flexible instrument with a curved needle manipulation
tip used to remove tissue.
MAYO - heavier instrument used for larger
TENACULUM FORCEPS needles.
SINGLE TOOTH - one INSTRUMENTS SET
sharp point for more
precision. sterile tray containing a collection of
instruments required for the procedure.
o Cervical Dilators
DOUBLE TOOTH - o Speculum
Offers a firmer grip on o Curettes (Sharp and Blunt)
the cervix. o Tenaculum Forceps
o Suction Curettage System
o Surgical Drapes
UTERINE SOUND o Hysteroscope (if required)
long, thin instrument used to measure the HEMOSTATIC AGENTS
depth and direction of the uterine cavity to
ensure that the procedure is done safely. Used to control bleeding if any significant
bleeding occurs during the procedure.
METAL - A rigid instrument
that is inserted into the SILVER NITRATE
uterus. STICKS - Used to
cauterize bleeding
vessels.
PLASTIC - A TOPICAL HEMOSTATIC AGENTS - Used to
disposable promote clotting and stop bleeding.
instrument that is
also used to
measure the
uterine cavity.
STERILE SYRINGES AND NEEDLES
SYRINGES (10 OR 20 ML) - For medication
administration.
NEEDLES (18 G. OR SMALL) - For injections
or anesthetics.
ANTISEPTIC SOLUTION
Used to clean the vaginal and cervix area
before the procedure to minimize infection
risk.
• Betadine (Povidone-lodine)
• Chlorhexidine Solution