Which is the most appropriate initial treatment for Umbilical cord prolapse?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Immediate caesarean section with elevation of the presenting part
- Step 1: Umbilical cord prolapse is treated with immediate caesarean section with elevation of the presenting part.
Answer
Immediate caesarean section with elevation of the presenting part.
Why not the others: 'Awaiting spontaneous vaginal delivery': delay risks fetal hypoxia. 'Pushing the cord back and observing': it is not reliable and delay is dangerous. 'Oxytocin augmentation': it may compress the cord more.
Practise more Paediatric and obstetric cases.
Free questions with an explanation for every one, and full timed Kuwait Medical Licensing Examination (KMLE / KIMS) mock tests.
More Paediatric and obstetric cases questions
- A 3-year-old has fever, ear pain and a bulging red tympanic membrane. What is the most likely diagnosis?
- Which is the most appropriate initial treatment for Acute otitis media?
- Which investigation best confirms Croup?
- A 4-month-old has a runny nose, wheeze, crackles and difficulty feeding in winter. What is the most likely diagnosis?
- Which is the most appropriate initial treatment for Bronchiolitis?
- Which investigation best confirms Acute epiglottitis?