Pressure and traction on a model fetal head and neck associated with the use of forceps, Kiwi™ ventouse and the BD Odon Device™ in operative vaginal birth: a simulation study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To determine the pressure and traction forces exerted on a model fetal head by the BD Odon Device, forceps and Kiwi ventouse during simulated births.

Design

Simulation study.

Setting

Simulated operative vaginal birth.

Population or sample

Eighty-four simulated operative vaginal births.

Methods

A bespoke fetal mannequin with pressure sensors around the head and strain gauge across the neck was used to investigate pressure applied over the head, and traction across the neck during 84 simulated births using the BD Odon Device, non-rotational forceps and Kiwi ventouse.

Main outcome measures

Peak pressure on the fetal face and lateral aspects of the head during correct use of the BD Odon Device and forceps. Peak pressure on orbits and neck du

SUBMITTER: O'Brien SM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7198111 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature