Consider the benefits of stainless steel speculums Some doctors prefer stainless steel speculums because they can sterilize the instruments and reuse them. If this applies to practitioners in your health care facility, then this product may be the best choice for you. Remember that for your patent's comfort, you may choose to purchase equipment to warm the instrument before use.

I recommend:  Shop with Claflin Equipment for medical speculums made of metal. They carry three different grades, one of which is sure to meet the needs of your facility. You can also purchase stainless steel vaginal speculums from MedExSupply Medical Services.

Purchase convenient disposable plastic speculums because of their benefits Some practitioners prefer to use a disposable plastic speculum on patients because there is a zero percent risk of cross contamination, as can occur (rarely) with steel speculums. In addition, plastic speculums are often more comfortable for the patient and the practitioner doesn't need to warm them before use.

I recommend:  Purchase individually packaged plastic speculums that are pre-lubricated from Jansen Medical Supply. You can also purchase disposable plastic speculums from USA Medical Supplies.

Choose disposable speculums with an optional light source Speculums with a light source make examinations more accurate and easier for the doctor. Speculums usually work with one or more types of illumination systems.

I recommend:  Pulmonary Lab Group offers disposable speculums that have a light source option. These vaginal speculums are compatible with the Welch Allen illumination system. Compare their prices with those offered by Miami Medical, which carries some of the same speculum products.