Table 1: Warning signs of an impending uterine rupture [8].
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Warning signs of an impending uterine rupture |
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Prolonged, persistent or profound foetal bradycardia |
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Other abnormality on CTG |
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Abdominal pain, acute onset scar tenderness |
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Abnormal progress in labour, prolonged first or second stage of labour |
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Vaginal bleeding |
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Cessation of previously efficient uterine activity |
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Maternal tachycardia, hypotension or shock |
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Loss of station of the presenting part |