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Cook Balloon Inflated with 80 mL saline in the uterine balloon and 60 mL saline in vaginal balloon.
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A silicone double balloon cervical ripening catheter (Cook Cervical Ripening Balloon) was introduced into the cervical canal (Figures 1 and 2). 80 mL of normal saline was inserted in the uterine valve and 60 mL of normal saline inserted in was introduced into the vaginal valve.
Distance between the two balloons can be stretched approximately 5 cm.
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A silicone double balloon cervical ripening catheter (Cook Cervical Ripening Balloon) was introduced into the cervical canal (Figures 1 and 2). 80 mL of normal saline was inserted in the uterine valve and 60 mL of normal saline inserted in was introduced into the vaginal valve.
Placement of balloons in uterus and vagina (picture from package insert).
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Upon insufflation, the cervix was compressed between the two balloons of the catheter and hemostasis was rapidly achieved (Figures 3 and 4).
Illustration of "sandwich effect" of the two inflated balloons. Note that space between the balloons is stretchable and can accommodate the entire cervix.
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Upon insufflation, the cervix was compressed between the two balloons of the catheter and hemostasis was rapidly achieved (Figures 3 and 4).