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What is the main drawback associated with amniotomy during labor induction?
What is the main drawback associated with amniotomy during labor induction?
- Risk of cord prolapse
- Shortening the time to delivery
- Increased risk of chorioamnionitis (correct)
- Placental abruption
Why is disengagement of the fetal head during amniotomy avoided?
Why is disengagement of the fetal head during amniotomy avoided?
- To prevent chorioamnionitis
- To speed up the delivery process
- To facilitate the delivery route
- To minimize the risk of cord prolapse (correct)
What technique can be used to accomplish a gradual egress of amnionic fluid during amniotomy?
What technique can be used to accomplish a gradual egress of amnionic fluid during amniotomy?
- Fundal pressure
- Suprapubic pressure
- Membrane stripping
- Several membrane punctures with a needle (correct)
What is assessed before and immediately after amniotomy due to the risk of cord prolapse?
What is assessed before and immediately after amniotomy due to the risk of cord prolapse?
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What is a common practice for labor induction mentioned in the text aside from amniotomy?
What is a common practice for labor induction mentioned in the text aside from amniotomy?
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