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Introduction to forceps and ventouse

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This tutorial outlines the basic principles of when to intervene and how to assess and conduct an instrumental delivery. The tutorial will guide trainees in learning the practices of conducting safe, instrumental deliveries.

Learning objectives

When you have completed this tutorial you should be able to:

  • identify the common indications, prerequisites and contraindications for instrumental delivery
  • appreciate the relative advantages and disadvantages of ventouse cup versus forceps delivery for non-rotational assisted vaginal delivery in varying clinical situations
  • describe a safe method of delivery using non-rotational forceps or ventouse cup
  • outline the common complications and morbidity associated with assisted vaginal delivery
  • discuss methods that may be used to minimise or reduce these risks
  • describe the indications, technique and potential complications of rotational forceps and ventouse cup deliveries.

Last updated: 02/02/2011 (tutorial reviewed and updated by Mr Michael Wyldes and Dr Lynda Verghese)

17/11/08 (two BJOG papers added in 'Preliminary reading')

17/10/08 (latest RCOG patient information on VBAC added in 'Preliminary reading').

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