Technique of Amnioscopy, The

Synopsis

Diagrams show the importance of meconium staining before rupture of the membranes in the early detection of foetal distress. The apparatus and technique is shown in detail. Typical amnioscopic appearances are shown, and the reasons for timing the procedure are given. Clinical indications for performing amnioscopy are included.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Film; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 17 min.

Technical information

Black-and-white / Sound

Year of production

1969

Availability

OUT OF DISTRIBUTION

Uses

Undergraduates and Postgraduates in Obstetrics. *BMA/BLAT

Subjects

Medical sciences

Keywords

amnioscopy; obstetrics

Credits

Director

P N Cardew

Writer

H Pendleton; P J Huntingford

Distribution Formats

Type

Film

Format

16mm

Production Company

Name

Basle

Address

Switzerland

Sponsor

Name

Sandoz Products

Distributor

Name

BMA Film and Video Library

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