OB - Kielland Forceps Obstetrics - The Running Obstetrician

In this episode, The Running Obstetrician reviews the versatile Kielland forceps. Some time is dedicated to discussing the modification to the forceps that allows for their specialty use with rotation of the fetal head. The description of Dr. Christian Kielland's original design for use in the high station is contrasted with the more modern use for low and outlet rotations of the posterior presenting fetus. The podcast concludes with a discussion of other uses for these forceps.