Instrumental delivery of baby

Question 1

How long should mum push for before considering instrumental delivery?

Answer 1

> 1 hour and you start thinking about using instrument

Question 2

What other indications are there?

Answer 2

Pt is exhausted and can’t do it anymore
Foetal distress
Maternal pushing is contraindicated
Breech

Question 3

Which of ventouse and forceps fails more?

Answer 3

Ventouse