Stephanie Jeffrey

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Vaginal Speculum:  2 Great Things About New and Innovative ClearSpec Vaginal Specula

Posted by Stephanie Jeffrey on Oct 30, 2018 3:04:00 PM

Obtaining a clear view and full access to the cervix is critical in order to provide women with the high quality gynecological care they deserve. In the past, this has proven challenging, particularly in multiparous patients or those who are obese, as excessive lateral wall tissue can interfere with vaginal and/or cervical exams or biopsies conducted with a traditional vaginal speculum which provides only superior and inferior vaginal tissue retraction. Many professionals are now finding that the use of a ClearSpec disposable speculum with sheath and a built in light source not only provides an improved view of the cervix but also increases the overall speed and efficiency during every examination without sacrificing patient comfort. (http://clearspecmedical.com/disposable-speculums-with-sheath-and-a-built-in-light-source-improve-cervical-visualization/)

Standard speculums offer only single-plane (superior/inferior) tissue retraction:

 

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