A novel cervical dilatation force measurement instrument.
A simple and robust instrument for cervical dilatation force measurement is described which measures axial insertion force but is not affected by lateral loads. The instrument is battery-powered, self-contained and displays actual axial force and peak axial force on digital liquid crystal displays.
Richardson
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West of Scotland Health Boards, Department of Clinical Physics and Bio-Engineering, Glasgow.
Smith
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Evans
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Anthony
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D002584:Cervix Uteri / Q000502:physiology*; D004106:Dilatation / Q000295:instrumentation; D005260:Female; D006176:Gynecology / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006801:Humans