Impacted fetal head at cesarean delivery
Authors' conclusion
The anesthesiologist has a fundamental role in the facilitation of delivery in IFH.
Study context
- Population
- Cesarean delivery with impacted fetal head (IFH)
- Outcome
- IFH incidence, risk factors, management and complications
Methodological detailsDatabases searched from inception to 24 January 2023
- Databases searched from inception to 24 January 2023
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
Incidence of IFH in emergency cesarean section
2.9-71.8 %
Safety
Complications of IFH
- Maternal: PPH, bladder injury; neonatal: hypoxic brain injury, skull fracture, death
Original publication
Impacted fetal head at cesarean delivery. J Clin Anesth. Published 13 September 2024. doi:10.
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