AROI-ESTRO GYN Teaching Course

REMOVAL OF THE APPLICATOR

Intracavitary Alone:

• Unlock the Applicator Assembly

• Each tube / catheter of ICA component is removed separately

• A gentle vaginal examination with local anesthesia jelly is performed to check for bleeding/ vaginal tears

IC + IS

• Unlock the Applicator Assembly

• Uterine tandem is gently pulled out

• The Vienna ring / Ovoid with Needles/ tubes assembly is pulled out gently in total

• Be careful with the bent needles / needle tips not injuring the vagina

• A gentle vaginal examination with local anesthesia jelly is performed to check for bleeding/ vaginal tears