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Managing Complications in Pregnancy and Childbirth: - IAWG

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Malpositions <strong>and</strong> malpresentationsS-83• asphyxia from cord prolapse, cord compression, placentaldetachment or arrested head;• damage to abdom<strong>in</strong>al organs;• broken neck.TRANSVERSE LIE AND SHOULDER PRESENTATION• If the woman is <strong>in</strong> early labour <strong>and</strong> the membranes are <strong>in</strong>tact,attempt external version (page P-15):- If external version is successful, proceed with normalchildbirth (page C-71);- If external version fails or is not advisable, deliver bycaesarean section (page P-43).• Monitor for signs of cord prolapse. If the cord prolapses <strong>and</strong>delivery is not imm<strong>in</strong>ent, deliver by caesarean section (page P-43).Note: Ruptured uterus may occur if the woman is left unattended (pageS-20).In modern practice, persistent transverse lie <strong>in</strong> labour isdelivered by caesarean section whether the fetus is alive or dead.

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