OMAN Operative or assisted vaginal delivery (OVD) refers to the use of an instrument to facilitate a vaginal delivery of a fetus. It can be performed by using a vacuum device or forceps. Cesarean section (C-Section) birth rates have been rising globally in recent years, and OVD is considered a viable option for lowering C-Section birth rates and morbidities associated with it. The incidence and effects of OVDs in Oman are unknown.
Researchers from the Sultan Qaboos University Hospital (SQUH) conducted a retrospective study to evaluate the impact of OVDs on maternal and neonatal outcomes. Instruments used for OVD in this study were soft and metallic vacuum delivery cups and forceps. Prerequisites for OVD Figure 1 Prerequisites for OVD. The primary objective of using the instruments Various systematic reviews have compared the relative…
