Obstetrics & gynaecology · UKMLA & AKT
Cord prolapse
A free high-yield preview for the UKMLA Applied Knowledge Test, covering how to recognise this condition. The full SA Note notes add investigations, management and complications, with practice questions on this topic.
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- Cord prolapse is a time-critical obstetric emergency where the umbilical cord descends ahead of or alongside the presenting part after membrane rupture, causing cord compression and rapid foetal hypoxia.
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