American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Operative vaginal delivery. ACOG Technical Bulletin. Number 152--February 1991
Abstract
With any operative vaginal delivery, it is important to document in the medical record the indications for the procedure, including the position and station of the vertex and specifics of technique, timing, and ease of the procedure. The use of cord pH and blood gas determinations may be helpful for further evaluation of the fetus.
Source and rights
Published by International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, 1992. The guideline itself is at the source linked here.
Prognia summarises this guideline for reference and education. It is not medical advice. Always check the official guideline and current local protocols before acting on it.
At a glance
- Organisation
- American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
- Published
- 1992
- Applies to
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Scope
- National
- Journal
- International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics
- PubMed
- 1348995
- Added to Prognia
- 16 July 2026
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