Probing And Dilating

Question 1

Probing and dilating

Answer 1

• used for surgery and examination
• probes used to explore wound, enter fistula
• dilators use to stretch opening, open cavity for examination prior to inserting another instrument

Question 2

Two arms and obturators

Answer 2

Pointed obturator within cannula used to withdraw fluids from cavities

• or draining / irrigating with catheter
• specula dilate or open body orifice
• or cavity: vagina or nasal passage