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 |