| Failed instrumental delivery: how safe is the use of a second instrument? | |
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PMID: 15512364 Owner: NLM Status: PubMed-not-MEDLINE |
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An audit of failed instrumental deliveries was undertaken to assess the incidence of complications and the adequacy of documentation. When one instrument has failed to effect delivery, the use of a second instrument could in most cases be used to complete the delivery without harm to the mother or baby. However in a small but significant number of cases there are severe maternal or perinatal complications, and these could be the subject of litigation. This could be avoided by adequate pre-application assessment, standard conduct of instrumental delivery and full documentation. Inadequate documentation could be overcome by the use of a pro forma. Selective use of plastic and metal cups could reduce the incidence of failed attempts. |
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Authors:
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L C Edozien; J L Williams; I C Chatterjee; P J Hirsch |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology : the journal of the Institute of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Volume: 19 ISSN: 0144-3615 ISO Abbreviation: J Obstet Gynaecol Publication Date: 1999 Sep |
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Created Date: 2004-10-29 Completed Date: 2005-04-26 Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 8309140 Medline TA: J Obstet Gynaecol Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 460-2 Citation Subset: - |
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Wythenshawe Hospital, Manchester, UK. |
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