Abstract
An audit of failed instrumental deliveries was undertaken to assess the incidence of complications and the adequacy of documentation. When one instrument has failed to effect delivery, the use of a second instrument could in most cases be used to complete the delivery without harm to the mother or baby. However in a small but significant number of cases there are severe maternal or perinatal complications, and these could be the subject of litigation. This could be avoided by adequate pre-application assessment, standard conduct of instrumental delivery and full documentation. Inadequate documentation could be overcome by the use of a pro forma. Selective use of plastic and metal cups could reduce the incidence of failed attempts.
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