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Caesarean section — categories
Urgency and decision-to-birth time.
Source: NICE NG192Category
| 1 | Immediate threat to life of woman or fetus — within 30 min. |
|---|---|
| 2 | Compromise not immediately life-threatening — within 75 min. |
| 3 | No compromise, early birth needed. |
| 4 | Planned — timed to suit woman and staff (not before 39 wk routinely). |
Common indications
- Pathological CTG / fetal compromise
- Failure to progress / obstruction
- Malpresentation (breech, transverse)
- Placenta praevia
- ≥2 previous CS; maternal request
- Cord prolapse, abruption
Antibiotics before incision (not co-amoxiclav); oxytocin 5 IU slow IV or carbetocin 100 mcg IV; LMWH for all.
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