An anonymous survey of registrar training in the use of Kjelland's forceps in Australia.
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.
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The Canberra Hospital, Woden, Australian Capital Territory 2606, Australia.
Marian
M
Chinnock
Stephen
S
Robson
D001315:Australia; D003625:Data Collection; D004503:Education, Medical, Graduate; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007396:Internship and Residency; D009772:Obstetrical Forceps / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D011247:Pregnancy; D014710:Version, Fetal / Q000193:education* / Q000295:instrumentation*