Abbreviations
Incision and Drainage
What is I&D?
10-15 Degrees or less
What is ID?
Items include:
Vaginal Speculum; Gloves; Gauze; K-Y Jelly; Collection Container; Cervical Brush and Spatula; Cultures
What is a Pap Tray?
What is KUB?
45 Degrees
What is Sub-Q?
George Papanicolaou discovered this test in 1883
What is LUE?
What is 90 Degrees?
Assist the patient into this position for the pap smear exam.
What is the Lithotomy position?
What is I&O?
90 degrees
Shows the internal shape of the uterus and any blockage of the fallopian tubes.
What is a (HSG) Hysterosalpingography?
15 - 30 DEGREE
Used to gauge the depth and position of the uterine cavity
What is a Uterine Sound?