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Chapter 4 - Vacuum-Assisted Birth

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  06 June 2024

By
Glen L Mola ,
Stephen O’Brien  and
Aldo Vacca
Edited by
George Attilakos ,
Sharon Jordan ,
Michele Mohajer ,
Glen Mola ,
Stephen O'Brien  and
Dimitrios Siassakos
George Attilakos
Affiliation:
University College London
Sharon Jordan
Affiliation:
Southmead Hospital, Bristol
Michele Mohajer
Affiliation:
Shropshire Women and Children’s Centre
Glen Mola
Affiliation:
University of Papua New Guinea
Stephen O'Brien
Affiliation:
University of Bristol
Dimitrios Siassakos
Affiliation:
University College London
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Summary

When a valid indication for vacuum-assisted birth exists, the relevant obstetric variables should be identified and carefully assessed to determine whether vacuum-assisted birth is appropriate and safe under the clinical circumstances and for the level of experience of the operator. This important decision-making process is considered in Chapters 2 and 3 of the book. This chapter focuses on a few selected technical matters that should, if followed, improve the efficacy and reduce the risk of vacuum-assisted birth.

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ROBuST: RCOG Assisted Birth Simulation Training
Course Manual
 , pp. 39 - 57
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2024

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