Elliot's forceps
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17322050
Description
- Title
- Elliot's forceps
- Alternative Title
- Forceps
- Creator
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Elliot, George Thompson (1827-1881)
George Tiemann and Company
Thoms, Herbert (1885-1972) - Contributor
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Bernard Kosto, M.D.
Elliot, George Thompson (1827-1881)
Yale University. School of Medicine. - Published / Created
- 1858
- Publication Place
- New York, NY
- Description
- A pair of metal forceps with wooden handles. Elliot forceps include both types of locking devices credited to Elliot. George Thompson Elliot (1827-1881), an American obstetrician, based the design of his forceps on that of Simpson's long forceps. The main characteristic distinguishing the two types is the locking device. The first device consists of a sliding pivot, which can be moved along a groove in the handle. The second device is a long screw in one handle, which extends into the second blade. These devices allowed the operator to fix the amount of pressure and compression of the fetal head.
- Extent
- 39 cm. x 8 cm. x 5 cm.
- Language
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No linguistic content; Not applicable
Collection Information
- Repository
- Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library
- Collection Title
- Medical Instrument Collection
- Container / Volume
- Box 045
Subjects, Formats, And Genres
- Format
- still image
- Genre
- Tools and Equipment
- Material
- Metal, Wood
- Subject (Name)
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Bernard Kosto, M.D.
Elliot, George Thompson (1827-1881)
Yale University. School of Medicine. - Subject (Topic)
- Obstetrical and Gynecological Instruments
Access And Usage Rights
- Access
- Public
- Rights
- The use of this image may be subject to the copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) or to site license or other rights management terms and conditions. The person using the image is liable for any infringement.
Identifiers
- Object ID (OID)
- 17322050