forceps and vaccum Flashcards
1
Q
indications
A
most common is prolonged second stage of labour
mother is exhausted
mother is suffering from cvs or pulmonary disorders
fetal: fetal distress
2
Q
what prerequisites do we need!
A
cervix should be fully dilated head engaged vertex presentation mothers bladder emptied membranes ruptured uterus should be contracted back up for cs if doesnt work
3
Q
which one causes less maternal trauma
A
cap
4
Q
which one causes more fetal trauma
A
cap
5
Q
types of forceps classification
A
Classic: for traction when little/no rotation required - Simpson, tucker-McLean,
elliot
Specialised: for rotation or special indications – Kielland, Barton and piper (breech)
6
Q
cI to vebtouse
A
face presentation
mother not contracting
head above the ischial spines
