| 摘要 |
<p>An episiotomy guide for use in conducting an episiotomy on a subject is provided, the guide comprising a guide means for indicating alignment of the guide relative to a line between the vaginal opening and the anus of the subject; and a guide surface rigidly disposed relative to the guide means so as to extend laterally at an angle from the vaginal opening when the guide means is so aligned, the guide surface extending relative to the guide means appropriate for indicating the angle of the line of a lateral episiotomy incision. The guide preferably comprises first and second guide members extending at an appropriate angle in a V-shape. A method of carrying out an episiotomy is also provided, the method comprising placing a guide means extending between the vaginal opening and the anus of the subject, the guide means having a guide surface rigidly disposed with respect thereto, the guide surface extending laterally at an angle from the vaginal opening; and using the guide surface as a guide for making an incision extending from the vaginal opening at the said angle. The guide surface may be used directly in the making of the episiotomy incision or for making a mark on the skin of the subject, for a later incision if required.</p> |
