Adjusting models to better predict obstetric anal sphincter injury (OASIS) in forceps-assisted vaginal deliveries: A retrospective cross-sectional trial.

Elizabeth Cochrane Chloe GetrajdmanTahera DoctorSarah RogerCatherine StratisKelly WangGuillaume StoffelsCamila CabreraNicola F TavellaAngela T BiancoChelsea A DeBolt

Published in: International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics (2024)

Including BMI, AMA, and second stage of labor length does not improve the predictivity of OASIS in patients with successful FAVD. These factors should not impact a provider's decision to perform a FAVD when solely considering increased odds of OASIS.

Keyphrases

cross sectional
primary care
pregnant women
body mass index
study protocol
phase iii
high grade
decision making
physical activity
open label
weight loss