External cephalic version

Question 1

Which of the following is an absolute contraindication for external cephalic version?

Oligohydramnios
APH within last 14 days
Abnormal CTG
Scarred uterus

Answer 1

Abnormal CTG

The other options are relative contraindications

Question 2

What is ECV used for?

Answer 2

Turn a breech or transverse presentation into a cephalic one

Question 3

When is ECV performed in nulliparous and multiparous women?

Answer 3

36 weeks in nulliparous women

37 weeks in multiparous women

Question 4

3 absolute contraindications to external cephalic version?

Answer 4

C-section indicated
Antepartum haemorrhage within last 7 days
Abnormal CTG
Pre-eclampsia
Multiple pregnancies
Major uterine abnormality
Ruptured membranes

Question 5

What must be given after ECV?

Answer 5

Anti-D immunoglobulin