Question

Laminaria tent is-
1. Hygroscopic Osmotic Dilator
2. Rod shaped Steel Dilator
3. A cloth that is covered over the patient during the procedure.
4. None of these

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Hygroscopic Osmotic Dilator

Explanation

• Laminaria tent is an osmotic dilator.

•  It is mainly used to dilate the uterine cervix.
• The mechanism is achieving swelling by absorption of fluid from surrounding tissue.

The material

• Laminaria tent is a dehydrated, compressed, Chinese sea-weeds.
• It is from a genus of Kelp.
• It is sterilized by keeping it in absolute alcohol for 24 hours.
• Usually, more than one tent is introduced to prevent dumping of the ends.