A manual of practical obstetrics (1895) (14783047745)
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Identifier: manualofpractica00davi (find matches)
Title: A manual of practical obstetrics
Year: 1895 (1890s)
Authors: Davis, Edward P. (Edward Parker), 1856-1937
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Publisher: Philadelphia, P. Blakiston
Contributing Library: Yale University, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library
Digitizing Sponsor: Open Knowledge Commons and Yale University, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library
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Simpsons axis-traction forceps. showing Simpsons modification of Tarniers instrument.Hours may be required to bring the head down to thepelvic floor, and care must be taken to direct it in accord-ance with the natural mechanism of labor as far as practicable.The methods of making traction with ordinary forceps andwith the axis-traction instrument are well seen in Figs. 108,109, and 110, pages 256, 257, and 258. 256 INSTRUMENTS, FORCEPS, ETC If the head is altogether above the superior strait, and mov-able—i. e., not yet fixed in its position by any partial engage-ment at the brim—version should certainly be preferred toforceps. Dangers of Forceps Operation.—Laceration and bruis-ing of uterus, vagina, and perineum; the vaginal injuries Fig. 108.
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Traction with Simpsons forceps. sometimes involving rectum, bladder, and urethra, thus lead-ing to subsequent ulceration and fistulse; rupture or injury toveins and subsequent phlebitis ; possibly fracture of pelvicbones and separation of pelvic joints when great force is em-ployed. Dangers to the child are: abrasion, contusion, andlaceration of the skin; depression or fracture of cranial bones; FORCEPS IN FACE PRESENTATIONS. 257 laceration of bloodvessels, and consequent subcutaneous hema-tocele ; temporary facial palsy from injury to facial nerves. The prognosis in forceps cases largely depends upon theconditions preceding and requiring their application, and Fig. 109.
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