During a mid-cavity operative vaginal delivery for persistent deep transverse arrest of an occipito-transverse position, which type of obstetric forceps is specifically DESIGNED to accomplish rotation of the fetal head?
- A Simpson forceps
- B Wrigley forceps
- C Kielland forceps ✓
- D Piper forceps
Correct answer: C. Kielland forceps
Explanation
Kielland forceps have a sliding lock and a minimal pelvic curve, features that permit safe rotation of the head from occipito-transverse or occipitoposterior positions at mid-cavity station. Simpson forceps are classic traction forceps for the OA position, Wrigley forceps are short outlet forceps used at caesarean or outlet delivery, and Piper forceps are long curved forceps designed exclusively for delivery of the aftercoming head in breech presentations.
Reference: Munro Kerr's Operative Obstetrics, 13th ed.
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