WORLDWIDE SURVEY OF ASSISTED VAGINAL DELIVERY

被引:26
作者
HILLIER, CEM [1 ]
JOHANSON, RB [1 ]
机构
[1] KEELE UNIV,N STAFFORDSHIRE HOSP,ACAD DEPT OBSTET & GYNAECOL,STOKE ON TRENT ST4 6QG,STAFFS,ENGLAND
关键词
ASSISTED DELIVERY; FORCEPS; VENTOUSE; VACUUM EXTRACTION; WORLDWIDE SURVEY;
D O I
10.1016/0020-7292(94)90349-2
中图分类号
R71 [妇产科学];
学科分类号
100211 ;
摘要
Objectives: To ascertain which instruments are most commonly used for assisted vaginal delivery. Methods: A postal survey in which 1411 questionnaires were sent to major obstetric centers worldwide. Results: Over 60% (305/508) of the respondents indicated willingness to participate in a multicenter randomized controlled trial between the two instruments. Conclusions: The forceps remained popular in most of the 'English-speaking' countries, as well as in Eastern Europe and South America. The ventouse was most popular in Africa, Asia and Northern Europe.
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页码:109 / 114
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