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The electronically‐controlled axis‐traction handle: Preliminary report
Author(s) -
Perone Nicola
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
journal of obstetrics and gynaecology research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.597
H-Index - 50
eISSN - 1447-0756
pISSN - 1341-8076
DOI - 10.1111/j.1447-0756.2010.01280.x
Subject(s) - traction (geology) , medicine , forceps , scope (computer science) , simulation , computer science , mechanical engineering , surgery , engineering , programming language
Aim: The scope of this preliminary report is to illustrate the performance characteristics of an electronically‐controlled axis‐traction handle. Material & Method: Preclinical testing was conducted with a prototype of the innovative device, using a childbirth simulator. Results: The simulated forceps deliveries demonstrated that the innovative device allows the obstetrician to measure (unencumbered by dials, scales and cable connections) the traction applied, to be alerted when the preset 50 lbs (22.68 kg) safety limit is approached, and to generate a hard copy print‐out of the traction data. Conclusion: The electronically‐controlled axis‐traction handle represents a major technologic advance, that could help improve the training and safe practice of forceps deliveries.