Labour and delivery

Question 1

first-line treatment for magnesium sulphate induced respiratory depression

Answer 1

Calcium gluconate

Question 2

As per NICE guidelines; the following would warrant continuous CTG monitoring if any of the following are present or arise during labour:

Answer 2

• suspected chorioamnionitis or sepsis, or a temperature of 38°C or above
• severe hypertension 160/110 mmHg or above
• oxytocin use
• the presence of significant meconium
• fresh vaginal bleeding that develops in labour

Question 3

Answer 3