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CBC | |||
* CBC | |||
** In particular, evaluate platelet count if neuraxial anesthesia will be used | |||
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The ECV is often performed in a labor room or PACU area, where neuraxial anesthesia can be provided if needed, and in close proximity to the operating room in case of fetal distress requiring urgent [[Cesarean section]]. Having an operating room on standby and ready to use is prudent. | |||
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Generally not needed | |||
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Revision as of 08:25, 27 October 2022
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None or epidural/CSE |
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| Airway |
Natural |
| Lines and access |
1 PIV |
| Monitors |
Standard OB bedside monitors (EKG, pulse ox, NIBP, fetal HR monitoring) |
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An external cephalic version is a maneuver performed by obstetric physicians to rotate a baby into vertex position in preparation for vaginal delivery. It may be done without any anesthesia, or with neuraxial (epidural, spinal, combined spinal epidural) depending on patient and provider preference.
Overview
Indications
- Breech or transverse presentation
- Ideally around 36-37 weeks gestation before the baby is too large
Surgical procedure
The maneuver can be performed at bedside using external force on the abdomen to rotate the baby. Ultrasound is used to confirm head position before, during, and after the maneuver. Fetal heart rate monitoring is used to closely monitor for fetal distress
Preoperative management
Patient evaluation
| System | Considerations |
|---|---|
| Airway | |
| Neurologic | |
| Cardiovascular | |
| Pulmonary | |
| Gastrointestinal | |
| Hematologic | |
| Renal | |
| Endocrine | |
| Other |
Labs and studies
- CBC
- In particular, evaluate platelet count if neuraxial anesthesia will be used
Operating room setup
The ECV is often performed in a labor room or PACU area, where neuraxial anesthesia can be provided if needed, and in close proximity to the operating room in case of fetal distress requiring urgent Cesarean section. Having an operating room on standby and ready to use is prudent.
Patient preparation and premedication
Generally not needed
Regional and neuraxial techniques
- An epidural or combined spinal epidural (CSE) can be offered for patients who wish to have analgesia, as the pressure applied to the abdomen can be quite significant and may prevent success of the maneuver.
- Yoshida et al. reported a 78.8% success rate in patients who received an epidural compared to 55.9% success rate in patients who did not (OR: 1.75; 95% CI: 1.26 to 2.44).[1]
- Spinal dose: bupivacaine ~7.5 mg intrathecally (~1 mL bupivacaine 0.75%)
- CSE can be used to titrate up to effect
- Epidural dose: lidocaine 2% ~10 mL
Intraoperative management
Monitoring and access
- EKG
- pulse oximetry
- NIBP
- fetal HR monitoring
Induction and airway management
Natural airway, oxygen (nasal cannula or mask) can be used for comfort if needed
Positioning
- Supine
Maintenance and surgical considerations
If an epidural is used, additional titration may be needed to tolerate the procedure. Careful observation of blood pressure is important as hypotension is common. Maintaining uterine artery blood flow is critical to avoiding fetal distress.
Postoperative management
Disposition
Generally, the fetus is monitored for several hours. If neuraxial anesthesia is used, patient must regain motor and sensory function.
Pain management
Generally, the procedure has minimal pain once completed. The epidural, if placed, can be titrated as needed
Potential complications
There is imminent risk of fetal distress with the ECV, thus there should always be an available operating room for emergent Cesarean section.
Procedure variants
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| Indications | ||
| Position | ||
| Surgical time | ||
| EBL | ||
| Postoperative disposition | ||
| Pain management | ||
| Potential complications |
References
- ↑ Yoshida, M; Matsuda, H; Kawakami, Y; Hasegawa, Y; Yoshinaga, Y; Hayata, E; Asai, K; Kawashima, A; Furuya, K (2010-05-20). "Effectiveness of epidural anesthesia for external cephalic version (ECV)". Journal of Perinatology. 30 (9): 580–583. doi:10.1038/jp.2010.61. ISSN 0743-8346.
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