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Partograph

A partograph is a graphical tool used to monitor cervical dilation and fetal descent during labor, allowing for early detection of complications and improved management of labor. Its advantages include preventing prolonged labor and reducing cesarean section rates, while its disadvantages involve assumptions about progress and potential subjectivity. Key principles include monitoring cervical dilation rates and fetal heart activity, with specific guidelines for examination frequency.

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Partograph

A partograph is a graphical tool used to monitor cervical dilation and fetal descent during labor, allowing for early detection of complications and improved management of labor. Its advantages include preventing prolonged labor and reducing cesarean section rates, while its disadvantages involve assumptions about progress and potential subjectivity. Key principles include monitoring cervical dilation rates and fetal heart activity, with specific guidelines for examination frequency.

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PARTOGRAPH

DEFINITION
A partograph
is a composite
graphical record of
cervical dilatation
and descent of
head against
duration of labour
in hours.
ADVANTAGES OF PARTOGRAM
To assess labor at glance, early detection of abnormal
progress of labor

Prevention of prolonged labor

Recognition of CPD long before obstructed labor

Reduce incidence of CS rate

Highly effective in reducing complications

Make observation & recording of Feto-maternal condition


more objectively
DISADVANTAGES OF
PARTOGRAM

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PRINCIPLES OF PARTOGRAM
Active phase of labour commences at 3cm cervical
dilatation.
 Latent phase of labour should not last longer than
8 hours
 During active labour, the rate of cervical dilatation
should not be slower than 1 cm/hour
 Vaginal examination should be performed as
frequently, can be done once in 2 - 4 hours
 Uterine activity and fetal heart rate are assessed
every 30 minutes
 It should be used for all women in established
labour
COMPONENTS OF PARTOGRAPH
PARTOGRAPH RECORDINGS
PARTOGRAPH RECORDINGS
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PARTOGRAPH RECORDINGS
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FETAL HEAD DESCENT
PARTOGRAPH RECORDINGS
PARTOGRAPH RECORDINGS
OXYTOCIN DRIP
 Record the amount of
oxytocin per volume IV
of fluids in drop per
minute every 30
minutes when used.
 Record the drugs
given;
 Record any additional
drugs given.
PARTOGRAPH RECORDINGS

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