Termination with Safety

Synopsis: Technique of vacuum aspiration for termination of pregnancy. Shows recent refinements in technique, particularly the use of intravenous ergometrine and the positioning of the paracervical block. Stresses the safety of the method and the low blood loss, providing that the operation is performed before the 13th week of pregnancy by a competent gynaecologist.*
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Film; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 17 min.
Technical information: Black-and-white / Sound
Year of production: 1970
Availability: Free loan to members (BMA)
Hire (Concord)
Notes: Archival interest.
Subjects: Medical sciences
Keywords: abortion; gynaecology

Director

R A Goodhead; R W Ridley

Producer

Dorothea M Kerslake

Cast

R A Goodhead

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