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Atlas of visual inspection of the cervix with acetic acid for screening, triage, and assessment for treatment

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VIA procedure – Preparation for VIA

  

The following are the steps to prepare the woman for VIA:

  • Ensure that the woman has emptied her bladder.
  • Gently help her to lie down on the examination table with her buttocks at the edge of the table and her legs on stirrups or leg rests. If the examination table does not have stirrups, then position her on the table with her legs bent at the knees.
  • Make sure that the woman is lying comfortably on the examination table. Drape her appropriately, and ensure privacy.
  • Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water, and wipe them with a clean towel or air-dry.
  • Wear gloves on both hands.
  • Switch on the light source and focus it properly on the external genitalia of the woman.





The next step of VIA is the inspection of the external genitalia.









































  


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