Management of Delivery Flashcards
What is the risk of uterine rupture in a future pregnancy following CS?
2-7:1000
With expectant management of intrauterine fetal death, what is the risk of DIC within 4 weeks?
10%
What % of births in the UK are by elective CS?
15%
GTG says 10% (2015)
Following placenta praevia, what is the risk of repeat placenta praevia in future pregnancies?
23:1000
What is the risk of infection at CS?
6%
What is the risk of VTE following CS,
a) generally & b) with placenta praevia?
a) 4-16:10,000
b) 3%
What is the presenting diameter in a face presentation?
9.5cm
Submentobregmatic
What is the risk of placenta praevia following different numbers of Caesareans?
0: 0.25%
1: 0.6%
2: 1.6%
3: 3.3%
4: 10%
What % of stillborn babies have a chromosomal abnormality?
6%
What % of women will have some degree of faecal incontinence 12 months after OASI?
30%
How does IOL for VBAC affect the risk of needing a CS?
1.5x greater than spontaneous
What is the incidence of umbilical cord prolapse a) overall, b) in breech presentation?
a) 0.1-0.6%
b) 1%
What is the risk of maternal death
a) with VBAC
b) with elective repeat CS?
a) 4:100,000
b) 13:100,000
What are the success rates for VBAC in different scenarios?
Overall: 72-75%
Prev successful vaginal birth: 85-90%
Prev CS for malpresentation: 84%
Prev CS for fetal distress: 73%
Prev CS for labour dystocia: 64%
What measures can reduce the risk of operative vaginal birth?
- Continuous support
- Upright & lateral positions
- Avoiding epidural
- Delayed pushing if epidural