Placental abruption
ICD-10 O45 · ICD-11 JA8C.Z

Placental Abruption with a Live Fetus and Category 1 or Category 2 Fetal Heart Rate Pattern

Clinical Scenario

This protocol addresses placental abruption in the setting of a confirmed live fetus presenting with a category 1 or category 2 fetal heart rate (FHR) pattern — specifically where there is no category III FHR pattern and no intrauterine fetal death.

Role of Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring

Continuous fetal heart rate monitoring is central to clinical decision-making in placental abruption. A category 1 or category 2 FHR tracing — indicating reassuring or indeterminate fetal status — directly informs the urgency and route of delivery. Management in this scenario differs from cases involving non-reassuring or category III patterns.

Approach (partial overview)

The structured protocol for this scenario involves a surgical route of delivery. The full protocol — including specific indications, decision criteria, and all management steps — is accessible via the link below.

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References

DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2022.06.059

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