Sklar Delee Obstetrical Forceps, 14" Standard
A 14 inch standard obstetrical forceps used by obstetricians to assist and guide the baby's head during a difficult vaginal delivery.
The Sklar Delee Obstetrical Forceps is a delivery assist instrument used in obstetrics when additional guidance is needed to help deliver a baby's head during a difficult or prolonged vaginal delivery. The standard 14 inch reference in this listing follows the classic Delee blade and handle design, which curves to fit around the baby's head while allowing the obstetrician to apply controlled, gentle traction during delivery.
Obstetricians and maternity teams use forceps of this type in labour and delivery units when a spontaneous vaginal delivery needs assistance, and correct technique with a well-designed forceps such as this can reduce the risk associated with prolonged second stage labour. This listing includes two variants, giving maternity units the option to select the configuration that matches their clinical protocols and the preferences of their obstetric staff.
Hospitals with a labour and delivery service typically keep obstetrical forceps as part of their standard delivery room equipment, ready for use whenever an assisted vaginal delivery is indicated.
