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86. What documentation of clinical record is essential for
investigation of deaths associated with instrumental deliveries?
The clinical record should include below mentioned information• Indication for intervention
• Record of discussion with the woman of the risks, bene its, and
options
• Position and station of the fetal head, as well as how it was assessed
(i.e., vaginally and/or abdominally)
• Amount of moulding and caput present
• Assessment of maternal pelvis
• Assessment of fetal heart rate and contractions
• Number of attempts and ease of application of vacuum or forceps
• Duration of traction and force used
• Description of maternal and neonatal injuries.
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