Is it possible to detect malposition of the vertex at an early stage in labour? A case-control study
Categorie(s):
Healt
Author(s):
Marit Mathisen, Rudi Valde Olsen, Stine Andreasen, ErikWaage Nielsen
Keyword(s):
Kesehatan, kebidanan, Jurnal Internasional, jurnal, Quantitative study
Labour, Positive predictive value, Malposition of the vertex
DOI:
Abstract :
ABSTRACT
Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate if there are clinical signs which allow detection of
malposition of the vertex on admission to the delivery unit, or when crossing the action line on the
partogram.
Study design: Case-control study from 2007 to 2010 conducted on the delivery unit of Nordland Hospital,
Bodø. Labourswith malposition of the vertex (n = 171)were compared with a group with normal vertex
presentation (n = 165). The positive predictive value was estimated for each sign using Bayes’ rule.
Main outcome measures: Magnitude of positive predictive value for each clinical sign.
Results: The positive predictive values for malposition were 9% if the foetus were in a right position, 11%
if the labour was induced, 5% if the foetus was above the ischial spines, 4% if the reason for admission
was contractions and 6% if cervix was <3 cm.
Conclusion: The ability of clinical assessment to predict malposition, either on admission or when crossing
the action line on the partogram,was poor. Diagnosing malposition of the vertex requires other methods
with a higher predictive value.