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Question 662
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CNST and consultant presence
Question Stem
Which situation is specifically listed as requiring consultant presence on the labour ward under the CNST-related requirements?
Options
A
Every uncomplicated vaginal birth
B
Continuing postpartum haemorrhage greater than 1.5 litres
C
Every induction of labour
D
Every low-risk antenatal assessment
E
Every epidural insertion
Explanation
consultant presence for eclampsia, maternal collapse, Caesarean section for major placenta praevia, continuing postpartum haemorrhage greater than 1.5 litres, and return to the operating theatre, among other examples.
Option Validity
A) There is no requirement for consultant labour-ward presence for every uncomplicated vaginal birth.
C) Every induction of labour is not among the specific examples listed for required consultant presence.
D) Low-risk antenatal assessment is not one of the listed labour-ward situations requiring consultant presence.
E) Every epidural insertion is not one of the examples listed.
Further Reading
Saxena MRCOG-1 Basic Sciences — Principles of Clinical Practice, printed p. 7.