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  • Title: Vacuum-assisted delivery: an analysis of traction force and maternal and neonatal outcomes.
    Author: Vacca A.
    Journal: Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol; 2006 Apr; 46(2):124-7. PubMed ID: 16638034.
    Abstract:
    Safety recommendations for vacuum-assisted delivery focus on limiting the number of pulls and the duration of the procedure. With the introduction of the Kiwi OmniCup vacuum extractor incorporating a Traction Force Indicator, it is now possible to reliably monitor and control the amount of traction force exerted on the fetal scalp. The OmniCup was used in a prospective observational study of 119 vacuum-assisted deliveries in nulliparous women to establish practical guidelines for safe practice in typical clinical settings.
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