How often do you PV a patient in active phase labour?
2 hourly
How often are observations done in latent and active phase?
Hourly and half hourly
What are the two diagonal lines?
Alert line and action line
How long are contractions monitored for?
10 minutes
When is the partogram started?
Once labour is confirmed- contractions, cervical changes and/or rupture of membranes
Why are partograms used?
To monitor normal progress of labour. To monitor for danger signs in mother and fetus.
How often do you PV a patient in latent phase labour?
4 hourly