Disclosure

Last updated September 8, 2026

ICE-TI is an independent study tool. It is intended to support colposcopy education and self-study for licensed healthcare professionals and trainees. It does not replace formal clinical training, supervised practice, or your institution's own protocols, and should not be used as the sole basis for patient care decisions. Content is provided for educational reference and may not reflect every clinical presentation.

Reference notes for ICE-TI's equipment guide and learning content, organized the same way they're grouped in the app.

Equipment and Tools

Colposcope

A magnifying instrument designed to facilitate visual inspection of the vagina and cervix.

Speculum

A medical tool for investigating the vagina and cervix.

Endocervical Speculum

An instrument used to allow visualization of the endocervical canal, allowing visualization of the entire transformation zone.

Endocervical Curette

A tool to sample the mucosa of the endocervical canal.

Biopsy Forceps

A tool to sample the mucosa of the ectocervix and transformation zone.

Learn the Basics

Colposcopy Procedure

An overview of the colposcopy procedure and technique.

Normal Findings

Reference images and descriptions of normal colposcopic findings, including vasculature.

Abnormal Findings

Reference images and descriptions of abnormal colposcopic findings.

Colposcopy Assessment

Guidance on forming an overall colposcopic impression from the findings above.

Questions About the Content

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