Question
ldentify the Instrument shown in the photograph below ?
A. Killian nasal speculum.
B. Vienna nasal speculum.
C. Thudicum nasal speculum.
D. Beckmann nasal speculum.
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Ans: C. Thudicum nasal speculum.
Thudicum Nasal Speculum
- The instrument has two flanges that can be inserted into the nostril during anterior rhinoscopy. The flanges widen to open up the nasal cavity, offering a better view of the structures inside the nose.
Uses of the Thudichum’s nasal speculum:
- In anterior rhinoscopy
- Foreign body removal from the nose
- Peroperatively, for nasal packing
- In septal surgeries (septoplasty and SMR) while making the incision.
Other types of Nasal Speculum
- St. Clair Thompson’s long bladed nasal speculum : long blades ( uses: in operations such as Submucous Resection of the nasal septum )
- Killian’s long bladed nasal speculum : long blades and with handles; used more operations like SMR & Septoplasty. ( advantage: blade can be adjusted and fixed with screws, to avoid strain due to holding )