Decision-to-delivery interval and neonatal outcomes in intrapartum umbilical cord prolapse.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Rapid delivery is important in cases of umbilical cord prolapse to prevent hypoxic injury to the fetus/neonate. However, the optimal decision-to-delivery interval remains controversial.

Objective

The aim of the study was to investigate the association between the decision-to-delivery interval in women with umbilical cord prolapse, stratified by fetal heart rate pattern at diagnosis, and neonatal outcome.

Study design

The database of a tertiary medical center was retrospectively searched for all cases of intrapartum cord prolapse between 2008 and 2021. The cohort was divided into three groups according to findings on the fetal heart tracing at diagnosis: 1) bradycardia; 2) decelerations without bradycardia; and 3) reassuring heart rate. The primary outcome m

SUBMITTER: Houri O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10288770 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature