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Intrapartum ultrasound offers a more accurate and less invasive alternative to traditional vaginal exams for assessing fetal position, station, and attitude during labor. Its use is growing, improving abnormal labor management and offering future advancements.

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Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Medical Imaging
  • Perinatology

Background:

  • Intrapartum ultrasound use has significantly increased in the last 20 years.
  • It surpasses traditional vaginal examinations in accuracy, reliability, and agreement for assessing labor parameters.
  • Benefits include being less invasive, better tolerated, and having a lower infection risk.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the techniques for assessing fetal head position, station, and attitude using intrapartum ultrasound.
  • To discuss indications for intrapartum ultrasound and its role in managing abnormal labor.
  • To explore future perspectives, including new parameters and AI integration.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature and techniques for intrapartum ultrasound application.
  • Description of how to assess key fetal parameters (position, station, attitude).
  • Discussion of clinical indications and management implications.

Main Results:

  • Intrapartum ultrasound accurately assesses fetal head position, station, and attitude.
  • It provides a reliable alternative to vaginal examinations.
  • Potential to improve management of abnormal labor is highlighted.

Conclusions:

  • Intrapartum ultrasound is a valuable tool in labor management, offering superior accuracy and safety.
  • Future developments may include expanded parameters and AI-driven insights.
  • Essential for obstetricians and midwives in labor ward practice.