Difference between revisions of "Speculum"
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| − | A '''speculum''' is a medical instrument used to ease one's heel into a shoe. It is often confused for a [[Shoehorn|shoehorn]]. | + | [[File:Speculum en métal.jpg|400px|thumb|right]] |
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| + | A '''speculum''' is a medical instrument used to ease one's heel into a shoe or vagina, though there are several off-label uses.<ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2017/06/speculum-3/ Ten Spectacular Off-Label Uses of the Speculum]</ref> It is often confused for a [[Shoehorn|shoehorn]]. It should never be used as a [[Tongue Depressor|tongue depressor]]; even the [[CDC]] says so.<ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2017/04/speculums-tongue-depressors/ CDC: Stop Using Purulent Speculums as Tongue Depressors]</ref> | ||
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| + | - [[Adenomiosis]] | ||
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| + | - [[Adenomydriasis]] | ||
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| + | - [[Athlete's Vagina]] | ||
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| + | - [[Atrocious Vaginitis]] | ||
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| + | - [[Chandelier Sign]] | ||
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[[Category:OB-GYN]] | [[Category:OB-GYN]] | ||
[[Category:Medical Device]] | [[Category:Medical Device]] | ||
Revision as of 12:35, 18 June 2017
A speculum is a medical instrument used to ease one's heel into a shoe or vagina, though there are several off-label uses.[1] It is often confused for a shoehorn. It should never be used as a tongue depressor; even the CDC says so.[2]
Additional Topics
References
- Jump up ↑ Ten Spectacular Off-Label Uses of the Speculum
- Jump up ↑ CDC: Stop Using Purulent Speculums as Tongue Depressors
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