Sentences with phrase «improper use of forceps»

Injuries may also occur through the improper use of forceps or vacuum devices to assist delivery.

Nerve damage is usually caused by excessive pressure being placed on the nerves in the infant's shoulder during the delivery process, but can also be caused by a vacuum assisted extraction procedures or the improper use of forceps.

The improper use of forceps to assist in a difficult delivery may also result in a baby's brachial plexus palsy birth injury.

While blunt force injuries are rare, many children will suffer nerve damage due to the improper use of forceps and vacuum extractors.

Not exact matches

Crown height reduction can often be curative in the beginning stages of dental disease when accompanied by diet correction and other preventive measures.1 — 3 However, in cases of moderate to severe dental disease, crown height reduction procedures will need to be performed repeatedly.1 - 3 Overgrown incisors or cheek teeth should be trimmed using a dental bur or trimming forceps (FIGURE 6A) designed specifically for crown reduction.1 - 3 Nail trimmers, rongeurs, and other manual cutting tools should never be used to perform crown height reduction.2, 3 Root damage, tooth fractures or splinters, and abnormal regrowth are likely to occur when using improper equipment.2, 3 Crown reduction performed without sedation or anesthesia is difficult and often done blindly, resulting in missed sharp points or spurs and injury to the gums, cheeks, or tongue.1 - 3 Rabbits with moderate to severe dental disease should be anesthetized, allowing crown reduction and reshaping to be performed with a low - speed dental bur while protecting soft tissues with bur guards and dental spatulas.1 — 3 (FIGURE 6B)

Improper or inappropriate use of forceps or vacuum extraction leading to injury is a type of medical malpractice.

Improper use of assisted delivery techniques such as forceps or vacuum - assisted delivery resulting in infant brain damage

Even though they can be beneficial when used appropriately, a staggering percentage of birth injuries are connected to the improper use of assisted delivery tools such as forceps.

Excessive or improper use of force, and / or misuse of forceps or vacuum extractor during delivery