Prolonged Fetal Heart Rate Decelerations in Labor: Can We Reduce Unplanned Primary Cesarean Sections in This Group?

ConclusionOur results indicate that the practice of placing patients on fetal monitor upon arrival to the operating room prior to performing crash cesarean delivery could reduce the rate of primary cesarean deliveries performed for prolonged decelerations in labor. When fetal heart tones have returned to baseline upon arrival in the operating room, the decision to proceed with cesarean delivery can be reconsidered. However, many clinical factors must be taken into consideration, and the decision to proceed is ultimately at the discretion of the obstetrics provider.
Source: Advances in Therapy - Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research