Abstract: The invention comprises tissue approximation forceps which are particularly useful in approximating wound edges where tissue glue is to be used. A handle includes two leg members which mount grip members having grip surfaces. When the handle is squeezed, moving the grip members toward one another, the edges of the wound are moved together without everting. The tissue glue is then applied.

Abstract: A radiation therapy shielding assembly is disclosed. The shielding assembly includes a pair of shielding sections. The shielding sections define a cavity for receiving a patient. Each of the shielding sections define a predetermined edge surface. The predetermined edge surfaces of the pair of shielding sections are spaced from one another to define a patient treatment area.

Abstract: A nasal speculum having generally arcuate blades movable between a closed position and an open examination position. The speculum includes interconnected parallel arms having cross members at one end. The cross members mount a pair of intermediate members having the arcuate blades at their distal ends. After the blades are inserted in a nasal passageway, the arms are squeezed to move the blades from the normally closed position outwardly to the open examination position. Preferably, the nasal speculum is a one-piece molded plastic having smooth conical blades at the work surfaces.