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Managing Complications in Pregnancy and Childbirth: - IAWG

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P-46 Caesarean section• With the other h<strong>and</strong>, gently press on the abdomen over the top ofthe uterus to help deliver the head.• If the baby’s head is deep down <strong>in</strong> the pelvis or vag<strong>in</strong>a, ask anassistant (wear<strong>in</strong>g high-level dis<strong>in</strong>fected gloves) to reach <strong>in</strong>to thevag<strong>in</strong>a <strong>and</strong> push the baby’s head up through the vag<strong>in</strong>a. Then lift<strong>and</strong> deliver the head (Fig P-22).FIGURE P-21Deliver<strong>in</strong>g the baby’s headFIGURE P-22Deliver<strong>in</strong>g the deeply engaged head• Suction the baby’s mouth <strong>and</strong> nose when delivered.• Deliver the shoulders <strong>and</strong> body.• Give oxytoc<strong>in</strong> 20 units <strong>in</strong> 1 L IV fluids (normal sal<strong>in</strong>e or R<strong>in</strong>ger’slactate) at 60 drops per m<strong>in</strong>ute for 2 hours.• Clamp <strong>and</strong> cut the umbilical cord.

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