Caesarean section video Flashcards
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what is a caesarean section?
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A caesarean section, or C-section, is an operation to deliver your baby through a cut made in your tummy and womb (uterus)
32% of all deliveries in scotland
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what are the types of C section?
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99% is lower uterine segment incision - horizontal incision
3
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what are the indications for a C section?
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4
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what are the categories of C section?
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Category 1 - eclampsia or severe placental abruption
half of all CS are category 4
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what are the complications of a C section?
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as significant foetal comprimise
