An episiotomy may be required when there is a threatening tear during vertex vaginal delivery to prevent perineal tear, during instrumental delivery (vacuum and forceps) and also during a vaginal breech delivery. Three types of episiotomy would be discussed.
The resource includes videos lessons, an animation clip and interactive exercises to explain further, the procedure in episiotomy and repair.
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This resources looks at performing and repairing an episiotomy. The programme has video lessons showing the stages/procedure of performing and repairing an episiotomy. Included is an animation clip that shows how to perform an mediolateral episiotomy.
A self-assessment quiz is available for you to assess yourself on the lessons.
The objective of this course is to help:
Students to understand the procedure in performing and repairing an episiotomy during vaginal delivery.
Dr. Richard Adanu
Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology,
University of Ghana Medical School and the,
Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital
&
N. Cary Engleberg, M.D.
Professor of Internal Medicine
University of Michigan Medical School
Ann Arbor, Michigan USA
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