Which technique is better to place a manoeuvrable vacuum extractor cup on the flexion point? Vacca vs. Bird technique.
J Perinat Med
; 48(7): 694-699, 2020 Sep 25.
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ABSTRACT
Objectives The purpose of this study is to compare the vacuum extractor cup application technique described by Bird vs. the technique described by Vacca on a simulation model. Methods Six obstetricians participated in the study. Each obstetrician performed eight vacuum assisted deliveries using the Bird technique and eight vacuum assisted deliveries using the Vacca 5-Steps technique. Results A total of 96 vacuum assisted deliveries were performed. The mean distance from the centre of the cup to the flexion point was 1.78±0.96 cm for the Bird technique and 1.05±0.60 cm for the Vacca technique (p<0.001). The lateral distance (over the parietal bone) was 1.16±0.69 cm for the Bird technique and 0.66±0.52 cm for the Vacca technique (p<0.001). The vertical distance (towards the frontal or occipital bone) was 1.12±1.02 cm for the Bird technique and 0.67±0.55 cm for the Vacca technique (p=0.009). In occipito anterior positions, there were no significant differences between both techniques. Conclusions The Vacca technique was better in transverse and posterior positions.
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Asunto principal:
Práctica Profesional
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Extracción Obstétrica por Aspiración
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Obstetricia
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Female
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Humans
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Pregnancy
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J Perinat Med
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2020
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Article
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España