Scary Old School Surgical Tools

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Circumcision Knife (1770s)

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Ritual circumcision is performed around the world in varying extents and for varying reasons, but few instruments used in the process are as intimidating as this European knife from the 18th century.

More tools here: (yikes!!)

http://www.surgicaltechnologists.net/blog/20-scary-old-school-surgical-tools

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Specializes in 5 yrs OR, ASU Pre-Op 2 yr. ER.

Makes me glad i'm not a male.

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Specializes in LTC, assisted living, med-surg, psych.

{{{{{shivers}}}}}

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Makes me glad i'm not a male.

women too:uhoh3:

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Cervical Dilator (1800s)

This instrument was used to dilate a woman's cervix during labor, with the amount of dilation measured on the scale by the handle. Such dilators fell out of favor because they often caused the cervix to tear.

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Specializes in ER, TRAUMA, MED-SURG.

Ooooohhhh!!! First thought that crossed my mind was the same as you guys "I'm glad I'm not a male!" The the next pic, and ... Well, I can't even explain what I thought then, because it would be very very ugly. YUCK!!!!!

Anne, RNC:chair:

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Specializes in Operating Room Nursing.

Interesting site. Theres another section on people who performed surgery on themselves which is pretty gruesome.

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