Question

A 26-year-old woman is in active labour for 12 hours with slow cervical dilation. Fetal heart trace is reassuring. According to NICE, which step is recommended next to manage primary dystocia in the first stage?

Accepted Answer

Augment labour with oxytocin

Answer

Emergency C-section immediately

Answer

Vacuum extraction

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Assisted breech delivery

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Forceps delivery

Practice question

A 26-year-old woman is in active labour for 12 hours with slow cervical dilation. Fetal heart trace is reassuring. According to NICE, which step is recommended next to manage primary dystocia in the first stage?