[Training of residents in amniocentesis: Effectiveness of a craft simulator].

Objective: This prospective study aims to assess a low fidelity simulation device for learning amniocentesis to gynecology-obstetrics residents.

Methods: From 2013 to 2016, gynecology-obstetrics residents of all levels, from the maternity of Nancy hospital, which have already performed amniocentesis or not, participated in amniocentesis training on an artisanal simulator. Residents were evaluated on the amniocentesis simulator according to seven quality criteria.

[X-ray pelvimetry practice survey in Northeast French maternities].

Objective: To describe and compare the indications and modalities of X-ray pelvimetry in obstetrical practice in the Northeast French maternities.

Materials And Methods: An anonymous questionnaire was sent to the heads of obstetric departments in the Northeast French maternities. The questionnaire was built around four issues: description of the hospital characteristics, assessment of the obstetrical prognosis (modalities of delivery), indications and modalities of X-ray pelvimetry.