Have Kielland Forceps Reached Their ‘Use By’ Date?
- 1 August 1999
- journal article
- Published by Wiley in Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Vol. 39 (3) , 301-304
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1479-828x.1999.tb03401.x
Abstract
Kielland forceps have long been used in Australian hospitals for rotation and delivery from occipitolateral and occipitoposterior positions. We have studied the pattern and use of these forceps in our hospital, and conducted a statewide survey of obstetric trainees about their experience with Kielland forceps. We conclude that current obstetric training programmes are unlikely to provide registrars with sufficient skill in their safe use.Keywords
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