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An anonymous survey of registrar training in the use of Kjelland's forceps in Australia
Author(s) -
CHINNOCK Marian,
ROBSON Stephen
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
australian and new zealand journal of obstetrics and gynaecology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.734
H-Index - 65
eISSN - 1479-828X
pISSN - 0004-8666
DOI - 10.1111/j.1479-828x.2009.01058.x
Subject(s) - forceps , forceps delivery , medicine , psychology , general surgery , medical education , nursing , surgery , pregnancy , biology , vaginal delivery , genetics
Large series suggest that, when used with appropriate care and skill, rotational deliveries with Kjelland's forceps are a safe and useful procedure. We surveyed obstetric trainees in Australia to assess their experience with, and intentions to use, Kjelland's forceps. The response rate was 65%, and it was uncommon for even senior trainees to have performed more than ten Kjelland's forceps rotations during their training. Ninety‐four per cent of final‐year trainees stated they did not intend to use Kjelland's forceps in their consultant practice.