EP19.14: Seeing the unseen: obstetricians' perspectives on intrapartum ultrasound in delivery rooms.

This article explores obstetricians' perspectives on the use of intrapartum ultrasound (US) in delivery rooms. A web-based survey was conducted, and the results showed that 85% of respondents use US before operative vaginal delivery, and 36% use it for coached US-guided maternal pushing. Most obstetricians view US as a complementary tool and believe that integrating it in delivery rooms can reduce maternal and neonatal morbidity and improve the labor experience. However, the utilization of US for assessing cervical dilation and effacement remains limited. The study suggests that increased training and equipment provision may encourage broader use of intrapartum US and potentially enhance obstetric outcomes. [Extracted from the article]