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Field-expedient gynecologic examination table

M J Hughey1, T G Patel, S B Herrold

  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Evanston Hospital, IL 60201, USA.

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|October 27, 1997
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Field medical units can create a portable gynecologic examination table using existing equipment. This guide details assembly and use, improving women

Area of Science:

  • Military Medicine
  • Women's Health
  • Medical Equipment Innovation

Background:

  • Providing gynecologic healthcare in field settings is challenging due to the absence of suitable examination tables.
  • Existing military inventory often contains components for a field-expedient gynecologic examination table.
  • Lack of awareness regarding this resource hinders its utilization.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the assembly of a field-expedient gynecologic examination table.
  • To outline the use of this improvised table in operational environments.
  • To address the unmet gynecologic health needs of women in deployed settings.

Main Methods:

  • Detailed instructions for assembling a gynecologic examination table from readily available field equipment.

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  • Guidance on the practical application and use of the assembled table in austere environments.
  • Focus on utilizing existing inventory within battalion aid station-sized units or larger.

    • Main Results:

    • A functional and stable gynecologic examination table can be constructed using common field supplies.
    • The assembly process is feasible for field medical personnel.
    • The improvised table effectively addresses the need for a dedicated gynecologic examination surface.

    Conclusions:

    • The described field-expedient gynecologic examination table is a practical solution for enhancing women's health services in deployed settings.
    • Standard military inventory can be repurposed to meet critical gynecologic care requirements.
    • Increased awareness and training on this assembly method are recommended for field medical units.