External cephalic version Flashcards
1
Q
Which of the following is an absolute contraindication for external cephalic version?
Oligohydramnios
APH within last 14 days
Abnormal CTG
Scarred uterus
A
Abnormal CTG
The other options are relative contraindications
2
Q
What is ECV used for?
A
Turn a breech or transverse presentation into a cephalic one
3
Q
When is ECV performed in nulliparous and multiparous women?
A
36 weeks in nulliparous women
37 weeks in multiparous women
4
Q
3 absolute contraindications to external cephalic version?
A
C-section indicated Antepartum haemorrhage within last 7 days Abnormal CTG Pre-eclampsia Multiple pregnancies Major uterine abnormality Ruptured membranes
5
Q
What must be given after ECV?
A
Anti-D immunoglobulin
