I have just tested the link. It doesn't work! However, if you type vacuum extraction in the search box you will get to the info. Cheers, Nicole.
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Nicole Carver Sent: Sunday, July 31, 2005 10:10 PM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: [ozmidwifery] vacuum extraction I have found the paper about vacuum extraction on the CD from the ICM conference. I have attached the link to a website mentioned by Annie Clark in her presentation. When I read my notes I realised that I did not mention lacerations, although these are more common from metal cups, which are used less frequently these days. Also figures for intracranial haemorrhage are higher with vacuum extraction versus normal birth 1:860 for vac ext and 1:1900 for normal birth. Figures were not given for subaponeurotic haemorrhage but mortality was stated as 1:4 if it does occur. Most likely to happen if the cup is applied over the anterior fontanelle. I also read of two cases of fatal maternal haemorrhage where the cup was applied before full dilation (bleeding from the cervix). Vacuum extraction causes less trauma to maternal tissues however. See the website for more info. Nicole. http://www.obgmanagement.com/content/obg_featurexml.asp?file=2002/04/obg_040 2_00088.xml -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe.
