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- Creator:
- Elliot, George Thompson (1827-1881)
Thoms, Herbert (1885-1972) - Published / Created:
- 1858
- Collection Title:
- Medical Instrument Collection
- Container / Volume:
- Box 049
- Image Count:
- 2
- Alternative Title:
- Forceps
- Description:
- A pair of Elliot forceps, of which 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 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. #8 is stamped on the inside of one handle. An old label reads "Elliot 1858".
- Subject (Name):
- Bernard Kosto, M.D., Elliot, George Thompson (1827-1881), and Yale University. School of Medicine.
- Subject (Topic):
- Obstetrical and Gynecological Instruments
- Found in:
- Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Elliot's forceps