Reducing the Cesarean delivery Rate Flashcards
1
Q
What percentage of patients have repeat CS?
A
90%
2
Q
When can an elective induction be offered?
A
> 39wga and favorable bishop score > 8
3
Q
What is the definition of a failed induction?
A
> 24 hrs of oxytocin with no regular contractions or Cervical change OR 12 - 18 hrs following rupture of membranes, on pitocin with no cervical change
4
Q
What is the definition of 1st stage arrest?
A
> 6 cm dilated with AROM AND 4 hours of adequate contractions (MVU > 200) or 6 hours of inadequate contractions
5
Q
What is the definition of 1st stage arrest?
A
No progress (descent or rotation) > 4 hrs in a nulip with an epidural (3 hrs without) and > 3 hours in multip with epidural (2 hrs without)
