Algorithm for Delivering a Fetus Macrosomia

Are you evaluating a pregnant woman who is about to deliver a macrosomic fetus?

Yes

Estimated fetal weight

grams

Has the woman ever delivered vaginally?

Yes

Does the woman have a history of a previous cesarean section?

Yes

Does the woman have diabetes mellitus?

Yes

Are there other conditions complicating the pregnancy?

Yes

Has the woman ever delivered an infant with shoulder dystocia?

Yes

Results

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Results Interpretation and Description References Next Steps

Data complete?

Evaluation appropriate?

Number of reasons to consider a cesarean section for this woman

Should a cesarean section be considered for this patient?

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Interpretation and Description

References

Next Steps in Evaluation

Diagnosis

Risk Factors
Clinical Diagnosis, Including Family History For Genetics
- Burnett Scoring Index for Elective Induction of Labor
- Algorithm of Cheyne et al for Diagnosing Active (True) Labor
Other Testing
Severity, Prognosis, Stage

Therapy

Options
- Uterine Rupture Risk During Labor in Woman with History of Cesarean Section
Selection
- Risk Factors for Perinatal Death | Uterine Rupture During Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Section (VBAC)
Failure Handling And Therapy Escalation
- Clinical Score of Burgos et al for Predicting Outcome of External Cephalic Version (ECV)

Monitoring

Response To Therapy
- Clinical Score of Burgos et al for Predicting Outcome of External Cephalic Version (ECV)

Evaluation

Results

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Interpretation and Description

References

Next Steps in Evaluation

Diagnosis

Therapy

Monitoring

Specialty

Objective

ICD-10

Algorithm of Chauhan et al for Delivering a Fetus with Macrosomia

Purpose: To determine if a woman with a macrosomic fetus should have a cesaraen section or attempt vaginal delivery based on the algorithmof Chauhan et al.

Evaluation

Results

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Interpretation and Description

References

Next Steps in Evaluation

Diagnosis

Therapy

Monitoring

Specialty

Objective

ICD-10