Amnioscope

The amnioscope is a special form of the endoscope . It is used to examine (mirror) the amniotic sac during pregnancy .

Form and structure

The amnioscope is a conically shaped metal tube with an outer diameter of 12 to 20 millimeters.

use

The amnioscope is inserted through the cervical canal of the uterus , which is usually continuous with the fingers . In certain diseases such as fetal hypoxia , a discoloration can be seen under cold light . The amnioscope is also used for microblood tests (MBU), the analysis of fetal blood gases .

Amnioscopy is used in high-risk pregnancies.

literature

• Axel Feige, Werner Rath, Stephan Schmidt (eds.): Delivery room compendium: The practice book for obstetrics. Thieme, Stuttgart 2013. ISBN 978-3-13-163761-1 . P. 28ff.
• Thomas Weyerstahl, Manfred Stauber: Dual series of gynecology and obstetrics. Thieme, Stuttgart 2013. ISBN 978-3-13-125344-6 . P. 508f.

Individual evidence

1. ↑ ^{a b} Weyerstahl et al .: Dual Series Gynecology and Obstetrics. P. 508
2. ↑ Stephan Schmidt: CTG practice: Basics and clinical application of cardiotocography. Thieme, Stuttgart 2014. ISBN 978-3-13-169961-9 . P. 124
3. ↑ Stefan Grüne, Jürgen Schölmerich (Ed.): Anamnesis - Examination - Diagnostics. Springer, 2007. ISBN 978-3-540-32865-0 . P. 337.

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