62 Obstetrics and Gynecology Board Review •••
❍ What type of locking devices is shown with the forceps in the figure?
A. Kielland forceps with a sliding lock
B. Simpson forceps with a fixed English lock❍ Modern forceps were developed by this family in England (that maintained forceps as their family secret
until the late 18th Century).
The Chamberlen family.
❍ What type of forceps is shown above?
Kielland forceps.
❍ The forceps demonstrated above is utilized for delivery in what situation?
Breech.
❍ What is the name of the forceps from the last question?
Piper forceps.
❍ How would you describe a delivery from a +2 station with a 35-degree rotation?
Low forceps, nonrotational delivery.