Odon device
Odon Device
The Odon Device (pronunciation: /ˈoʊdɒn/), is a medical instrument designed to assist in the delivery of newborns during complicated childbirth. The device was invented by Jorge Odon, an Argentine car mechanic, hence the name "Odon Device".
Etymology
The term "Odon Device" is derived from the name of its inventor, Jorge Odon. The word "device" is from the Old French devis, meaning "division, separation, disposition, regulation, order, instruction", which in turn comes from the Latin divisus, the past participle of dividere, "to divide".
Description
The Odon Device is a low-cost, easy-to-use instrument that can be used to assist in the delivery of a baby when complications arise during the second stage of labor. It consists of a plastic bag, which is inflated around the baby's head, and a handle, which is used to gently pull the baby out. The device is designed to minimize the risk of injury to both the mother and the baby.
Related Terms
- Obstetrics: The branch of medicine and surgery concerned with childbirth and the care of women giving birth.
- Childbirth: The process of delivering a baby and the placenta, amniotic sac, and umbilical cord from the uterus to the vagina to the outside world.
- Labor (childbirth): The process of childbirth, from the start of uterine contractions to delivery.
- Medical Device: Any device used to diagnose, prevent, or treat disease or other conditions.
- Jorge Odon: The Argentine car mechanic who invented the Odon Device.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Odon device
- Wikipedia's article - Odon device
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