What are the indications for cesarean section?

The most common indications for primary cesarean delivery include labor dystocia, abnormal or indeterminate fetal heart rate tracing, fetal malpresentation, multiple gestation, and suspected fetal macrosomia.

What are common contraindications to C section?

There are no true medical contraindications to the cesarean section. A cesarean is an option if the pregnant patient is dead or dying or if the fetus is dead or dying.

What antibiotic is given before C section?

For cesarean delivery prophylaxis, a single dose of a targeted antibiotic, such as a first-generation cephalosporin, is the first-line antibiotic of choice, unless significant drug allergies are present.

Are there any indications for a cesarean section?

Indications for Cesarean Section by ACOG – 2011 Many indications exist for performing a cesarean delivery. In those women who are having a scheduled procedure (ie, an elective or indicated repeat, for malpresentation or placental abnormalities), the decision made is that vaginal delivery is least optimal.

What is the purpose of the safe cesarean section tool?

Purpose of the tool: This tool describes the key perinatal safety elements related to safe cesarean section. The key elements are presented within the framework of the Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program (CUSP).

What are the leading maternal indications for cesarean delivery?

The leading indications for cesarean delivery are:  Previous cesarean delivery  Breech presentation  Dystocia  Fetal distress. These indications are responsible for 85% of all cesarean deliveries. Maternal indications Maternal indications for cesarean delivery include the following: Repeat cesarean delivery

When to have an emergency caesarean section Category 2?

For Category 2 sections, there is not a universally accepted time, but usual audit standards are between 60-75 minutes. Emergency Caesarean sections are most commonly for failure to progress in labour or suspected/confirmed fetal compromise. A planned or ‘ elective’ Caesarean section is performed for a variety of indications.