Chapter 12 – Shoulder Dystocia
Abstract Key Implications Chapter 12 Shoulder Dystocia Diagnosis and Management Edwin Chandraharan and Sabaratnam Arulkumaran Key Facts Definition Shoulder dystocia occurs when the baby’s head has been born but a…
Chapter 13 – Twin Delivery
Abstract Cerebral palsy is nearly three times more common and perinatal mortality is four times higher in twins compared with singleton pregnancies. Perinatal mortality is two to three times higher…
Chapter 9 – Breech Delivery
Abstract Predisposing Factors Chapter 9 Breech Delivery Enaya Mirza and Edwin Chandraharan Key Facts Definition Breech presentation refers to a situation in which the buttocks, feet or knee of the…
Chapter 10 – Umbilical Cord Prolapse
Abstract Incidence Varies from 0.1% to 0.6% (1–6 per 1000) [2]. Cord presentation occurs if the cord is below the presenting part but membranes are intact (Figure 10.3). Chapter 10…
Chapter 16 – Unintended Trauma and Complications During Caesarean Section
Abstract Key Pointers Chapter 16 Unintended Trauma and Complications During Caesarean Section Suganya Sukumaran and Edwin Chandraharan Key Facts Maternal Implications These include prolonged operating time, conversion of a regional…
Chapter 15 – ‘Crash’ Caesarean Section
Abstract Benefits Chapter 15 ‘Crash’ Caesarean Section Leonie Penna Key Facts Definition A caesarean section (CS) is an operation in which a laparotomy (abdominal incision) is undertaken to allow a…
Chapter 11 – Fetal Compromise
Abstract Key Implications Chapter 11 Fetal Compromise Diagnosis and Management Anna Gracia Perez-Bonfils and Edwin Chandraharan Key Facts Increasing strength, frequency and duration of uterine contractions during labour may reduce…
Chapter 3 – Management of Deep-Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism
Abstract Key Implications Chapter 3 Management of Deep-Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism Antepartum, Intrapartum and Postpartum Chu Chin Lim and Tahir A. Mahmood Key Facts Definition Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is…
Chapter 8 – Uterine Rupture
Abstract Induction with or without Augmentationof Labour Using Prostaglandins or Oxytocin Chapter 8 Uterine Rupture Caroline Reis Gonçalves and Edwin Chandraharan Key Facts Definition Complete uterine rupture: consists in complete…
Chapter 6 – Management of Septicaemia and Septic Shock Antepartum, Intrapartum and Postpartum
Abstract The incidence of sepsis death is 4.7 per 10 000 maternities. For each maternal sepsis death, approximately 50 women have life-threatening morbidity from sepsis. The rapid progression to severe…
