The Latin word for speculum is “mirror”, its plural term is specula or speculums and known also as a diopter or dioptra, it pertains to a medical equipment used to assist the physician in inspecting a body orifices, it allows entry and direct contact to the affected areas of the body cavity. Before, it is difficult to inspect the ears, nose, vagina and rectum parts because of the lack of appropriate medical tools to support an easy visual inspection. Today, because of the technology these parts are now accessible. There are different types of speculumin the market; basically they are aural speculum, nasal speculum, rectal speculum and vaginal speculum.
The device that is used for vaginal check-up is vaginal speculum. It is a medical supply or toolmade of metal that allows the gynaecologist facilitates the inspection vagina and cervix for his direct vision, when it is inserted the two blades are hinged close while open thereafter the appropriate position is achieve. It can be adjusted for the desired position of the operator and has capacity to lock to keep the two blades apart. The most common speculum is bivalve vaginal speculum.This is also used to collect cervical cells for Pap smear test.
Ears can be inspected using aural speculum. It is a useful instrument for the ENT Physician during check-up as well as during surgery. Now, the ears can easily be inspected by the use of this tool.
It is also now easier to inspect a nose by the use of nasal speculum. It is useful for anterior rhinoscopy, removal of foreign body inside the nose, for packing in preoperatively and in septal surgeries while making incision.
The rectum is one of the body parts which cannot be inspected without an appropriate medical instrument. A speculum is essential to widen the opening of the anus for clearer vision of the Doctor or other health personnel
These Speculums are a medical supplies and equipment helpful to the Ears Nose and Tongue (ENT) Specialist, Gynaecologist and other physicians and health personnel to determine the presence offoreign objectsand its removal in critical areas of the body, like the ears, vagina, nose and rectum.Without it there would be difficulty in the inspection, operation and surgery. Speculums can be purchased at stores exclusively selling medical supplies and equipment, this is also available in online stores that usually offers big discounts.

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