Failed Forceps

Failed Forceps

Among 53 cases of failed forceps occurring in 6524 uncomplicated primiparous deliveries, depression at birth and encephalopathy occurred with similar frequency as when cesarean section was done for failure to progress in the second stage, and birth trauma was no more common than that with successful...

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Veröffentlicht in:Obstetrics and gynecology (New York. 1953) 1986-12, Vol.68 (6), p.779-783
Hauptverfasser: BOYD, MARK E, USHER, ROBERT H, McLEAN, FRANCES H, NORMAN, BRUCE E
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Biological and medical sciences
Cesarean Section
Child Development
Delivery. Postpartum. Lactation
Disorders
Extraction, Obstetrical
Female
Fractures, Bone - etiology
Gynecology. Andrology. Obstetrics
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Labor Presentation
Medical sciences
Obstetric Labor Complications - etiology
Obstetrical Forceps - adverse effects
Paralysis - etiology
Pregnancy
Prognosis
Respiratory Insufficiency - etiology
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Zusammenfassung:Among 53 cases of failed forceps occurring in 6524 uncomplicated primiparous deliveries, depression at birth and encephalopathy occurred with similar frequency as when cesarean section was done for failure to progress in the second stage, and birth trauma was no more common than that with successful midforceps delivery. Factors predisposing to or associated with midforceps deliveries or second stage cesarean sections were short mothers, heavy babies, induced or prolonged labors, and fetal distress or meconium release in labor.
ISSN:0029-7844
1873-233X