Episode 2.7 Thromboprophylaxis, Impacted Fetal Heads at Cesarean, Epidurals and Autism, and Aspirin for Preeclampsia

In this episode, we discuss new evidence about how many obstetric patients benefit from thromboprophylaxis. Then we discuss techniques for Cesareans involving impacted fetal heads. Also, we discuss the guidelines for aspirin to prevent preeclampsia and the link between autism and epidurals. 

Links Discussed:

Caprini Model

National Partnership for Maternal Safety: Consensus Bundle on Venous Thromboembolism

Evaluation of a Risk-Stratified, Heparin-Based, Obstetric Thromboprophylaxis Protocol

Comparison of techniques used to deliver a deeply impacted fetal head at full dilation: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Impacted fetal head: A retrospective cohort study of emergency caesarean section

Expert review: prevention of obstetrical venous thromboembolism

Operative Technique and Experience of One Referral Center With Vaginal Cesarean Delivery

Techniques for assisting difficult delivery at caesarean section

Reverse breech extraction at cesarean section in second stage of labor

Delivery of an Impacted Fetal Head During Cesarean: A Literature Review and Proposed Management Algorithm

Fetal extraction maneuvers during cesarean delivery in the second stage of labor

Operative Technique and Experience of One Referral Center With Vaginal Cesarean Delivery

Anterior vaginotomy: abdominal delivery without a uterine incision

Labor Epidural Analgesia and Autism Spectrum DisorderIs There an Association?

Association of Labor Epidural Analgesia With Autism Spectrum Disorder in Children

Association of Epidural Analgesia During Labor and Delivery With Autism Spectrum Disorder in Offspring

Low-Dose Aspirin for the Prevention of Preeclampsia