Obstetrical Extraction Apparatus
Item Name Code (INC) 47193
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An item which assists and shortens the second stage of labor in occipital deliveries in obstetrics. It includes a vacuum extraction device with a trumpet shaped vacuum cup. The proximal end of the item shall be fitted with a metal grip and a valve for vacuum modulation and release. A squeeze bulb included for cleaning the device prior to sterilization by gas or steam. Excludes DELIVERY KIT, VACUUM EXTRACTION, OBSTETRICAL.
Additional Information for Obstetrical Extraction Apparatus
Obstetrical extraction apparatus refers to a set of medical instruments and equipment used during childbirth to assist in the delivery of a baby. These apparatus are specifically designed to aid in the safe extraction of the baby from the mother's womb in cases where a normal vaginal delivery is not possible or poses risks to the mother or baby.
Some common types of obstetrical extraction apparatus include:
1. Forceps: Obstetrical forceps are handheld instruments that resemble tongs or scissors. They are used to grasp the baby's head and guide it through the birth canal during a difficult delivery.
2. Vacuum Extractors: Vacuum extractors are suction devices that are attached to the baby's head to assist in the delivery. They create a vacuum seal on the baby's scalp and gently pull the baby out during contractions.
3. Obstetrical Hooks: Obstetrical hooks are used to gently guide and rotate the baby's head during delivery. They are inserted into the vagina and used to apply traction to the baby's head to aid in the delivery process.
4. Fetal Extractors: Fetal extractors are specialized instruments used in cases where a difficult delivery is anticipated. They are designed to provide additional traction and assistance in delivering the baby.
These obstetrical extraction apparatus are essential tools in obstetric care and are used by healthcare professionals, such as obstetricians and midwives, to ensure the safe delivery of babies in challenging situations.
Related Item Names for INC 47193 Obstetrical Extraction Apparatus
NATO Stock Numbers with Item Name 47193 Obstetrical Extraction Apparatus Page 1 of 1
- 010M
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 4
- 320-65
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 4
- ABVACUUMEXTRACT0R999
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 1 | DAC: 4