In this episode, The Running Obstetrician reviews the Elliot forceps as well as modern modifications such as the Tucker-McLane and Bailey-Williamson forceps. A discussion on similarities, differences and use to follow.Autor: The Running Obstetrician

In this episode, The Running Obstetrician reviews the design and use of Piper forceps. These specialty forceps were created to deal with the challenge of delivering the after coming head in the setting of a breech vaginal delivery.Autor: The Running Obstetrician

In this episode, The Running Obstetrician reviews the versatile Kielland forceps. Some time is dedicated to discussing the modification to the forceps that allows for their specialty use with rotation of the fetal head. The description of Dr. Christian Kielland's original design for use in the high station is contrasted with the more modern use for…

In this episode, The Running Obstetrician will review the Simpson forceps. This brief episode touches on the history of Sir James Young Simpson, followed by a description of his forceps. The R.O.B. will then discuss the clinical application of the Simpson forceps.Autor: The Running Obstetrician

In this episode, The Running Obstetrician will review the different types of obstetrical forceps locks and go into some of the history behind their invention, as well as some of the specific applications and uses afforded by each type of lock.Autor: The Running Obstetrician

In this episode, the Running Obstetricians reviews Obstetrical forceps blades. The podcast begins with a review of the basic anatomy of the blade, and then goes into the differences in blade shape and composition among modern forceps in clinical use.Autor: The Running Obstetrician

In this episode, the Running Obstetrician will review the importance of the shank of the obstetrical force. This will be followed by a description of the individual shanks encountered on common forceps found on modern labor and delivery units.Autor: The Running Obstetrician

In this episode, the ROB goes over the different types of obstetrical forceps handles.Autor: The Running Obstetrician

In this episode, the ROB reviews the very basics of obstetrical forceps anatomy.Autor: The Running Obstetrician