Barton forceps

Bar·ton for·ceps

(bar'tŏn),

an obstetric forceps with one fixed curved blade and a hinged anterior blade for application to a high transverse head.

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Bar·ton for·ceps

(bahr'tŏn fōr'seps)

obstetrics Obstetric forceps with a sliding lock that is useful when the infant's head is in the occiput transverse position during delivery.

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Barton,

John Rhea, U.S. surgeon, 1794-1871.

Barton bandage - a figure-of-eight bandage supporting the mandible below and anteriorly.

Barton blade

Barton dressing

Barton forceps - obstetrical forceps with one fixed curved blade and a hinged anterior blade for application to a high transverse head.

Barton fracture - fracture of the distal radius with dislocation of the radiocarpal joint.

Barton hook

Barton operation

Barton sling

Barton tongs

Barton traction handle

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