Which investigation best confirms Placental abruption?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Cardiotocography with clinical assessment
- Step 1: The test that best confirms Placental abruption is: cardiotocography with clinical assessment.
Answer
Cardiotocography with clinical assessment.
Why not the others: 'Transvaginal ultrasound alone': it does not exclude a retroplacental clot. 'Urine dipstick': it screens for proteinuria. 'Kleihauer test alone': it estimates fetomaternal bleeding.
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