Curriculum of Obstetrics
TOPIC 31
CORD PRESENTATION AND PROLAPSE
RATIONALE
There is a higher incidence of fetal morbidity and mortality associated with pregnancies complicated by cord presentation and prolapse. Appropriate management of cord presentation and prolapse can achieve a measurable reduction in fetal morbidity and mortality. Accordingly, the knowledge and skills of graduates should be updated so that they can diagnose and manage cord presentation and prolapse.
GOALS
l Recognize the causes, diagnosis, and management of cord presentation and prolapse
l Ensure that graduates can competently diagnose and manage cord presentation and prolapse in order to reduce fetal mortality and morbidity
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of this course, the student will be able to:
l Define cord presentation and prolapse
l List the causes of cord presentation and prolapse
l Describe the complications that may be associated with cord presentation and prolapse
l State how to diagnose cord presentation and prolapse
l Describe the different ways of managing cord presentation and prolapse
CONTENT
l Definition of cord presentation and prolapse
l Causes of cord presentation and prolapse
l Diagnosis of cord presentation and prolapse
l Management of cord presentation and prolapse
