| Rotational delivery with Kielland's forceps. | |
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PMID: 3626909 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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A retrospective study over 15 months showed that 10.7% of primigravid women and 1.6% of multigravid women were delivered by Kielland's forceps: a total of 145 babies. The successful vaginal delivery rate for attempted Kielland's forceps was 96.7%. The neonatal outcome was good and there were no perinatal deaths. Traumatic injuries were present in 7.6% of babies and were minor. The data show that even in the presence of fetal distress, Kielland's forceps can be safely employed for rotational delivery from the mid-pelvic cavity. This approach can avoid some caesarean sections without undue risk to the baby, the caesarean rate being 9.5%. As 10.7% of primigravid women required rotational delivery with Kielland's forceps, it is desirable that primigravid women should be cared for by obstetricians who are skilled in the use of the instrument, in order to maintain a low caesarean section rate in this group, with a good neonatal outcome. |
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Authors:
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S L Chow; C M Johnson; T D Anderson; J H Hughes |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Medical journal of Australia Volume: 146 ISSN: 0025-729X ISO Abbreviation: Med. J. Aust. Publication Date: 1987 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1987-09-30 Completed Date: 1987-09-30 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0400714 Medline TA: Med J Aust Country: AUSTRALIA |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 616-9 Citation Subset: IM |
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Adult Apgar Score Birth Injuries / epidemiology, mortality Delivery, Obstetric / instrumentation*, methods England Female Fetal Distress / epidemiology, mortality Humans Infant, Newborn Labor Presentation Labor Stage, Second Obstetrical Forceps* / adverse effects Pregnancy Retrospective Studies Time Factors |
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