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This device allows more efficient and accurate monitoring of cervical dilation during labor and serves as an excellent training tool for obstetrics students and residents.
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Cervical Dilation Gauging Device for Training Obstetrics Students (Cervimeter) The University of North Dakota is actively seeking companies to license a patented design for a hand-held cervimeter. This device allows more efficient and accurate monitoring of cervical dilation during labor and serves as an excellent training tool for obstetrics students and residents. Features: Tong-like structure accommodates the examiner’s fingers as part of the device Elongated body prevents the device from interfering with the examiner’s hand Scale is located near the examiner’s forearm for easy reading Applications Accurate monitoring of cervical dilation during labor Teaching cervical dilation assessment to students and residents Advantages: Accurate yet simple to use Adds objective values to subjective measurements Safe and convenient—no more invasive than traditional methods Adapted for disposable and maintenance-free use Economical—can be widely distributed for routine practice or teaching Provides experience-based learning for assessment of cervical dilation Reference#: UND06-04 US Pat. D561,337