PubMed Health⌕ Search
Home/Archive/PubMed

PubMed · 8336884

Save the Barton forceps.

J W Megison
View original source ↗Export metadata ↓

Abstract

The old Barton forceps is uniquely designed for a new use. The curves of the blades and shanks make them useful for assisting in repeat cesarean deliveries and other cesareans with a high presenting vertex.

Explore related subjects

Cesarean SectionEquipment DesignFemaleHumansObstetrical ForcepsPregnancyReoperationJournal Article

Keep this discovery

Explore connections, maps & timelines

BibTeXRIS

J W Megison. 1993. Save the Barton forceps.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8336884/

Cite the original work for its findings. Save a collection to share your selection of sources.

KEEP EXPLORING

Related citations

PubMed1998

A cut above: the rising Caesarean section rate in New Zealand.

AIM: To examine the trends in frequency of Caesarean section in New Zealand. METHODS: Caesarean section rates (CSR) were calculated from the National Minimum Data Set between 1988/89 and 1994/95. Demographic data relating to women having Caesarean sections were examined for 1994/95. The results were checked with regional health authorities and Crown health enterprises containing teaching hospitals. RESULTS: The national CSR, which was 9.6% in 1983/84, increased from 11.6% in 1988/89 to 15.3% in 1994/95. Previous Caesarean and dystocia are reported to be the indicators for nearly half of all Caesareans. CONCLUSIONS: The national CSR is high and continues to increase. The international literature shows that national recommendations to reduce the CSR are less effective than hospital-based initiatives.

Cesarean Section↗