Amniocentesis: technique and education.
OBJECTIVE
To review available data on the technique and education of amniocentesis.


RESULTS
Literature shows many tools facilitating training for amniocentesis. These models can be either bought or hand made. Initial teaching should ideally be part of a specific curriculum. Reports of fetal loss due to amniocentesis differ greatly among authors, varying from 0.13 to 2.2%.


CONCLUSIONS
Developing an adapted curriculum for amniocentesis training is important and emphasizes the usefulness of a standardize technique. Available data on the risks of amniocentesis should help counseling women/couples.
Nizard
Jacky
J
GH Pitié-Salpêtrière, Service de gynécologie obstétrique, Paris, France. jacky.nizard@psl.aphp.fr
D000649:Amniocentesis / Q000379:methods*; D002983:Clinical Competence; D004502:Education, Medical, Continuing; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009774:Obstetrics / Q000193:education*; D011247:Pregnancy