Forceps is a medical instrument that looks kind of like tongs with flat ends. During labor and delivery, forceps may be needed to turn the baby or to help quickly assist to deliver a newborn. The forceps is opened (like tongs) and each flat side is placed on each side of the baby's head, then the doctor guides the baby out the vagina.
If a doctor misuses the forceps during birth head trauma or cervical spine injuries can occur to the baby. In general forceps are safe and the benefit will outweigh the risk of their use.
Not necessarily. Sometimes there is " modeling " from the birth canal, or injuries from a forceps delivery.Modeling is almost always temporary. Forceps injuries can be permanent, and even cause brain damage.
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Forceps. They are a 'pair of forceps' - just like a pair of scissors.
When you think of Russia, the image of the Star comes to mind. The Mayo/Star forceps are also known as the Russian Forceps because of this.
Tweezers are a type of forceps used for plucking hairs.
The forceps I choose to grasp a foreign body depends on the location of the foreign body and the size and texture of the item. I might use Kelly forceps or mosquito forceps most typically.
Yes, the word forceps is a singular noun, a short form for 'a pair of forceps'; the plural form is 'two pairs of forceps'. Other singular nouns that are a form of 'a pair of...' are: - trousers - pants - glasses - scissors - binoculars
Forceps delivery is not considered a routine method of delivery, but rather an assisted delivery technique used when necessary. It involves using forceps to aid in the baby's delivery by guiding their head through the birth canal. It is a medical intervention that is typically only used when there are concerns about the baby's well-being or the mother's ability to push effectively.
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Adson forceps is used to hold soft tissue which will not be removed from the body.