Elliot's forceps

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Description

Title: Elliot's forceps
Alternative Title: Forceps
Creator: Elliot, George Thompson (1827-1881)
Thoms, Herbert (1885-1972)
Contributor: Bernard Kosto, M.D.
Elliot, George Thompson (1827-1881)
Yale University. School of Medicine.
Published / Created: 1858
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 4.75 cm.
Language: No linguistic content; Not applicable

Format: still image
Genre: Tools and Equipment
Material: Metal, Wood
Subject (Name): Bernard Kosto, M.D.
Elliot, George Thompson (1827-1881)
Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic): Obstetrical and Gynecological Instruments

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