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OBSTETRICS OSCE

Interactive station

Scenario
Mercy is Para 1+ 0 Gravida 2 at 36 weeks gestation, with one
previous scar due to breech presentation 3 years ago. Antenatal
period and profiles are normal.
She comes to you for advice on her mode of delivery

Questions

1. What are the options of mode of del


VBAC or elective cs

2. State 5 criteria for VBAC

- Pelvimetry – Pelvis adequate (1 marks)


- Estimation of baby weight - <3.5Kg (1 marks)
- U/S to rule out placenta previa (1 marks)
- Psychologically she is willing she can have VBACS (1 marks)
- Delivery in a facility where there is availability of theatre (1 marks)

3. Name 3 monitoring interventions during labour for


VBAC (3 marks)
- Consent
- iv line
- Gp Xm
- Electronic fetal monitoring

4. Name 5 complications of VBAC


- Failed VBAC
- Ruptured uterus
- FD/IUFD
- APH/ PPH
- Visceral Injury
- Maternal death
OBSTETRICS OSCE

Name of student: Registration number:

Q Question Expected answers Score Max


Score
1 Counsel the examiner on  Greets patient (1 marks), 20
Mercy’s mode of delivery  Introduces self (1 marks),
 Sits squarely (1 marks),
 Open Posture (1 marks),
 Leans Forward(1 marks), Eye Contact(1 marks),
 Relax (1 marks)
 Asks for her concerns (3 marks)

 A repeat C/S is not automatic as the last indication was a non


recurring condition (2 marks)
 She may be eligible for SVD ie VBAC if she fulfils some
conditions
- Pelvimetry – Pelvis adequate (1 marks)
- Estimation of baby weight - <3.5Kg (1 marks)
- U/S to rule out placenta previa (1 marks)
- Psychologically she is willing she can have VBACS (1
marks)
- Delivery in a facility where there is availability of theatre (1
marks)
 If monitoring reveals any abnormality, then she will undergo
emergency C/S (2 marks)
 Delivery by emergency C/S may be necessary in case of
another obstetric indication (1 mark)
Total Marks 20

Examiner
1.____________________________ signature _______________

2. ____________________________ signature _______________

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