Table 1: Warning signs of an impending uterine rupture [8].

Warning signs of an impending uterine rupture

Prolonged, persistent or profound foetal bradycardia

Other abnormality on CTG

Abdominal pain, acute onset scar tenderness

Abnormal progress in labour, prolonged first or second stage of labour

Vaginal bleeding

Cessation of previously efficient uterine activity

Maternal tachycardia, hypotension or shock

Loss of station of the presenting part