Delivery in the second stage in theatre: Does consultant presence make a difference? A pilot study.

Published in: The Australian & New Zealand journal of obstetrics & gynaecology (2019)

Complex operative obstetrics encompasses a range of clinical acumen, decision-making and surgical skill requiring training, supervision and practise. A period of mandated consultant presence in theatre in the second stage was prospectively audited at our institution to assess the impact of improved senior supervision on mode of delivery and maternal and neonatal morbidity.

Keyphrases

decision making
pregnancy outcomes
body mass index