The nasal speculum is a special instrument for spreading the nose and is usually used during nasal examination and nasal surgery. The nasal speculum is most commonly used during throat, nose and ear surgery. In the past, all specula were made of metal, and sterilized after treatment. Nowadays, many are made of plastic material and are for one time usage only, particularly those used in emergency rooms and doctor's offices. These plastic specula are wrapped in a sterile manner and disposable. Like all surgical instruments, the speculum has to be sterilized before surgery. More on this subject in the video called “Sterilization”.

Produced: 02/2011

Source	Version	Author	Publisher
The practice of ENT medicine, head and throat surgery	2001	Jürgen Strutz	Thieme