Decision-to-Incision Times and Maternal and Infant Outcomes.

Authors :: Steven L. Bloom
Leveno, Kenneth J.
Spong, Catherine Y.
Gilbert, Sharon
Hauth, John C.
Landon, Mark B.
Varner, Michael W.
Moawad, Atef H.
Caritis, Steve N.
Harper, Margaret
Wapner, Ronald J.
Sorokin, Yoram
Miodovnik, Menachem
O'Sullivan, Mary J.
Sibai, Baha M.
Langer, Oded
Gabbe, Steven G.
Source :: Obstetrics & Gynecology. Jul2006, Vol. 108 Issue 1, p6-11. 6p. 1 Diagram, 3 Charts.
Publication Year :: 2006
Abstract: The article measures decision-to-incision time intervals and maternal and infant outcomes at multiple university-based hospitals comprising the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development Maternal-Fetal Medicine Units Network in the United States. Approximately one-third of primary cesarean deliveries performed for emergency indications are commenced more than 30 minutes after the decision to operate.