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What is the primary cause of maternal complications in placenta accreta spectrum?
What is the primary cause of maternal complications in placenta accreta spectrum?
- Deficiency in folic acid intake
- Antibiotic resistance
- Massive hemorrhage (correct)
- Inadequate prenatal care
How does antenatal diagnosis of placenta accreta spectrum impact maternal morbidity and mortality?
How does antenatal diagnosis of placenta accreta spectrum impact maternal morbidity and mortality?
- It has no impact on maternal outcomes
- It increases maternal morbidity but reduces mortality
- It increases maternal mortality but reduces morbidity
- It reduces both maternal morbidity and mortality (correct)
Why is it important for the diagnosis of placenta accreta spectrum to be made antenatally for effective management?
Why is it important for the diagnosis of placenta accreta spectrum to be made antenatally for effective management?
- To improve neonatal outcomes
- To prevent premature labor
- To avoid unnecessary cesarean sections
- To reduce maternal peripartum hemorrhage and morbidity (correct)
What is recommended for a woman who refuses donor blood transfusion during a caesarean section procedure?
What is recommended for a woman who refuses donor blood transfusion during a caesarean section procedure?
Who should be involved in the management of women with placenta accreta spectrum during elective delivery?
Who should be involved in the management of women with placenta accreta spectrum during elective delivery?
What was developed by an expert working group in collaboration with the National Patient Safety Agency, RCOG, and Royal College of Midwives?
What was developed by an expert working group in collaboration with the National Patient Safety Agency, RCOG, and Royal College of Midwives?
What is the recommended gestational age for planned delivery in women with placenta accreta spectrum and no risk factors for preterm delivery?
What is the recommended gestational age for planned delivery in women with placenta accreta spectrum and no risk factors for preterm delivery?
When should a contingency plan for emergency delivery in women with suspected placenta accreta spectrum be developed?
When should a contingency plan for emergency delivery in women with suspected placenta accreta spectrum be developed?
What should any woman giving consent for caesarean section understand?
What should any woman giving consent for caesarean section understand?
Which possible interventions should be discussed when obtaining consent for caesarean section in women with suspected placenta accreta spectrum?
Which possible interventions should be discussed when obtaining consent for caesarean section in women with suspected placenta accreta spectrum?
