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What is one of the essential conditions for safe assisted vaginal birth?
What is one of the essential conditions for safe assisted vaginal birth?
- Avoidance of preparation and planning
- Clear communication with healthcare personnel (correct)
- Lack of clinical assessment
- Regular use of abdominal ultrasound
What evidence level supports the reliability of ultrasound assessment for fetal head position prior to assisted vaginal birth?
What evidence level supports the reliability of ultrasound assessment for fetal head position prior to assisted vaginal birth?
- Evidence level 2
- Evidence level 3
- Evidence level 4 (correct)
- Evidence level 1
According to RCOG Green-top Guideline No. 26, what is the recommendation regarding the routine use of abdominal or perineal ultrasound for assessing the fetal head during the second stage of labor?
According to RCOG Green-top Guideline No. 26, what is the recommendation regarding the routine use of abdominal or perineal ultrasound for assessing the fetal head during the second stage of labor?
- Not recommended (correct)
- Partially recommended
- Mandated
- Highly recommended
In what situation may a low forceps be acceptable for assisted vaginal birth?
In what situation may a low forceps be acceptable for assisted vaginal birth?
What is a key aspect of safe assisted vaginal birth in terms of expertise?
What is a key aspect of safe assisted vaginal birth in terms of expertise?
What should clinicians be aware of regarding ultrasound assessment prior to assisted vaginal birth?
What should clinicians be aware of regarding ultrasound assessment prior to assisted vaginal birth?
Why should vacuum extraction be avoided in assisted vaginal birth?
Why should vacuum extraction be avoided in assisted vaginal birth?
Who should perform assisted vaginal birth?
Who should perform assisted vaginal birth?
What training is recommended for obstetric trainees before performing assisted vaginal birth?
What training is recommended for obstetric trainees before performing assisted vaginal birth?
Why is training in vacuum and forceps birth important for obstetric trainees?
Why is training in vacuum and forceps birth important for obstetric trainees?
What is a key contributor to adverse outcomes in assisted vaginal birth?
What is a key contributor to adverse outcomes in assisted vaginal birth?
When should complex assisted vaginal births be performed?
When should complex assisted vaginal births be performed?
What is the goal of assisted vaginal birth?
What is the goal of assisted vaginal birth?
Why is it important for operators to manage any complications during assisted vaginal birth?
Why is it important for operators to manage any complications during assisted vaginal birth?
What did the meta-analysis of nine studies comparing PCEA to continuous infusion show about obstetric outcomes?
What did the meta-analysis of nine studies comparing PCEA to continuous infusion show about obstetric outcomes?
In the RCT comparing PCEA with continuous epidural infusion, what was reported about the rates of normal birth?
In the RCT comparing PCEA with continuous epidural infusion, what was reported about the rates of normal birth?
What did the systematic review find regarding assisted vaginal birth when oxytocin was used at 6 cm dilatation onwards?
What did the systematic review find regarding assisted vaginal birth when oxytocin was used at 6 cm dilatation onwards?
According to the NICE intrapartum care guideline, what is the recommendation about starting oxytocin in the second stage of labor for multiparous women?
According to the NICE intrapartum care guideline, what is the recommendation about starting oxytocin in the second stage of labor for multiparous women?
What did the meta-analysis report about the rates of uterine rupture in multiparous women where oxytocin had been commenced?
What did the meta-analysis report about the rates of uterine rupture in multiparous women where oxytocin had been commenced?
In what stage of labor should oxytocin be used with caution according to the NICE intrapartum care guideline?
In what stage of labor should oxytocin be used with caution according to the NICE intrapartum care guideline?
What is recommended before considering oxytocin in the second stage of labor for a multiparous woman?
What is recommended before considering oxytocin in the second stage of labor for a multiparous woman?
What is a major risk associated with Caesarean birth in the second stage of labour compared to completed assisted vaginal birth?
What is a major risk associated with Caesarean birth in the second stage of labour compared to completed assisted vaginal birth?
What is a potential consequence of using two instruments sequentially during delivery?
What is a potential consequence of using two instruments sequentially during delivery?
In a population-based retrospective analysis in the US, what was the reported risk associated with sequential use of vacuum and forceps compared to forceps alone?
In a population-based retrospective analysis in the US, what was the reported risk associated with sequential use of vacuum and forceps compared to forceps alone?
What is the risk of intracranial hemorrhage for births involving two instruments during delivery?
What is the risk of intracranial hemorrhage for births involving two instruments during delivery?
What risk does Caesarean birth in the second stage of labour pose to the baby?
What risk does Caesarean birth in the second stage of labour pose to the baby?
How does the risk of neonatal trauma compare between the use of two instruments and failed forceps proceeding to Caesarean birth?
How does the risk of neonatal trauma compare between the use of two instruments and failed forceps proceeding to Caesarean birth?
What is a potential consequence of a prolonged hospital stay related to Caesarean birth in the second stage of labour?
What is a potential consequence of a prolonged hospital stay related to Caesarean birth in the second stage of labour?
What does a population-based retrospective analysis report about the use of vacuum and forceps compared to forceps alone?
What does a population-based retrospective analysis report about the use of vacuum and forceps compared to forceps alone?
What is a potential consequence of applying sequential instruments during delivery?
What is a potential consequence of applying sequential instruments during delivery?
When should vacuum-assisted birth be discontinued?
When should vacuum-assisted birth be discontinued?
What should experienced operators do if there is minimal descent with the first two pulls of a vacuum?
What should experienced operators do if there is minimal descent with the first two pulls of a vacuum?
Which option is recommended for completing vacuum-assisted birth in the majority of cases?
Which option is recommended for completing vacuum-assisted birth in the majority of cases?
In what circumstances should less experienced operators stop a vacuum-assisted birth?
In what circumstances should less experienced operators stop a vacuum-assisted birth?
What is the maximum number of pulls recommended for easing the head out of the perineum during vacuum-assisted birth?
What is the maximum number of pulls recommended for easing the head out of the perineum during vacuum-assisted birth?
Why is it important for experienced operators to stop and seek a second opinion during vacuum-assisted birth?
Why is it important for experienced operators to stop and seek a second opinion during vacuum-assisted birth?
Which action indicates that vacuum-assisted birth should be discontinued?
Which action indicates that vacuum-assisted birth should be discontinued?
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