C-Sec

Question 1

What are 4 indications for a C-sec

Answer 1

Breech delivery

Placenta praevia / abruption

MAternal HIV

Previous C-Sec

Question 2

Pre Op to a C-sec, what are we giving them (5)

Answer 2

PPI
Abx
LMWH
Metoclorpramide
Epidural

Question 3

What type of incision is made in a C-sec
How big is it

Answer 3

Pfannenstiel incision 10-15cm

Question 4

Post operation, what do we do for C-sec

Answer 4

Keep them in for a few days and monitor your wounds and look for signs of infection

Question 5

RIsks of C-sec (3)

Answer 5

Abdominal pain
VTE
Risk of future pregnancies (placenta problems + still birth rates)

Question 6

Can a c-sec lady have a vaginal birth after a c-sec

What are they at risk of/

Answer 6

75% success rate of a VBAC

Risk of uterine scar rupture