Exam questionKROK 2Medicine · 2004
A woman, aged 30, in labour, is brought to the maternity in term of 35–36 weeks with weakened labour activity. Fetal movements are not felt. On echography: fetuss heartbeat not determined. Vaginal inspection: cervix is 6 cm dilated, green amniotic fluid has discharged, the head of the fetus is engaged to pelvic inlet. What is the further tactic of delivery?
Answer options
- Conservative delivery, wait for natural birth of the fetus
- Vacuum extraction of the fetus
- Turning of the fetus by Braxton-Hicks
- Cephalotomy
- Forceps delivery
Correct answer
Cephalotomy
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