Cervical Dilation: Accuracy of Visual and Digital Examinations

OBJECTIVE:To determine the accuracy of visually versus digitally determined cervical dilation. METHODS:We studied 64 pregnant women with rupture of the amniotic membranes. One of two residents performed a speculum examination, estimated the dilation and effacement visually, and noted whether fetal p...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Obstetrics and gynecology (New York. 1953) 1993-02, Vol.81 (2), p.215-216
Hauptverfasser:	BROWN, CAROL L, LUDWICZAK, MARY H, BLANCO, JORGE D, HIRSCH, C ELIZABETH
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Biological and medical sciences Cervix Uteri - physiology Delivery. Postpartum. Lactation Female Fetal Membranes, Premature Rupture - diagnosis Fetal Membranes, Premature Rupture - epidemiology Gynecology. Andrology. Obstetrics Humans Labor Stage, First Maternal, fetal and perinatal monitoring Medical sciences Physical Examination Predictive Value of Tests Pregnancy
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Zusammenfassung:	OBJECTIVE:To determine the accuracy of visually versus digitally determined cervical dilation. METHODS:We studied 64 pregnant women with rupture of the amniotic membranes. One of two residents performed a speculum examination, estimated the dilation and effacement visually, and noted whether fetal parts or amniotic membranes were present. The same examiner then determined digitally the cervical dilation and effacement and station of the presenting part. RESULTS:There was a statistically significant correlation between visually and digitally determined cervical dilation (r=0.78, P
ISSN:	0029-7844 1873-233X