Caesarean delivery techniques
Conditions
Interventions
Consenting women who fill the inclusion criteria will be randomized into 3 arms using computer generated random numbers. Caesarean sections will be carried out by the principle investigator and the sa
Sponsors
Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology,Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna.
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: • Women undergoing elective LSCS • POG between 37-42 weeks • Intact membranes • Healthy foetal parameters
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Rh negative mothers • High risk of PPH : multiple pregnancies, fetal macrosomia (estimated fetal weight >3.5 kg), polyhydramnios (AFI >25), severe hypertension in pregnancy (BP>160/110mmHg), placenta previa abruptio placentae • Pre-labour rupture of membranes • Failed inductions
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Time interval from delivery of the baby to the delivery of the placenta [During LSCS] Mean blood loss in ml [During LSCS] Maternal Hb & PCV [At baseline and post-operatively after 48-60 hours ] | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Maternal complications: i. Blood transfusion ii. Manual removal of placentae iii. Need of additional uterotonics [Intra and post operatively until discharge ] Neonatal complications: i. Neonatal jaundice requiring phototherapy ii. 5 minutes APGAR <7 iii. Respiratory Distress Syndrome. iv. Needing admission to Special Care Baby Unit [From time of delivery up to 72 hours] | — |
Countries
Sri Lanka
Contacts
Public ContactDr. M.R Withanathanthrige
Registrar in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Outcome results
None listed