Instrumental Birth Flashcards
1
Q
What are the different kinds of forceps?
A
Neville Barnes, simpsons or Haigh Fergusons
keillands (rotational)
Wrigleys LSCS
2
Q
What percentage of deliveries do forceps account for#?
A
10-13%
3
Q
For an instrumental delivery in the room, at what station must the head be at?
A
spines or below
4
Q
How common are third degree tears in women following a forceps delivery?
A
2-20%
5
Q
how common is fecal incontinnce
A
3.5%
6
Q
what percentage of deliveries are c sections
A
24%
7
Q
upon deciding a c section is necessary which contacts should be made and what should be ensured?
A
decision time noted inform coordinator inform anaesthetist inform theatre team should be onsite ensure blood tests FBC, clotting, G&S (U&Es LFTs) Inform neonatal team need to be present in theater prepare patient to be moved to theatre cannula +/- Blood tests + G&S Antacids/premeds Catheter Essential before the procedure starts Changing patient (And partner)
