Which is the most appropriate initial treatment for Placenta praevia?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Admission with planned caesarean delivery
- Step 1: Placenta praevia is treated with admission with planned caesarean delivery.
Answer
Admission with planned caesarean delivery.
Why not the others: 'Digital vaginal examination': it can provoke catastrophic bleeding. 'Induction of labour at term': vaginal delivery is unsafe when the placenta covers the os. 'Outpatient review in a month': bleeding may recur heavily.
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