Clinical Nursing·Obstetrical and Gynecological Nursing
The study and use of Episiotomy Evaluation Form in the restrictive use of episiotomy
Tongying Yi, Yunyun Wang, Fengjuan He, Qizhen Wu, Lin Yang
Published 2018-10-21
Cite as Chin J Prac Nurs, 2018, 34(30): 2350-2354. DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.1672-7088.2018.30.008
Abstract
ObjectiveTo be good for the different working age midwives to carry out the same evaluation of the pregnant woman, we build and use the Episiotomy Evaluation Form for reducing the rate of episiotomy with ensuring the safety of mother and baby.
MethodsConsult relevant literature, combine clinical practice, discuss, report to the hospital ethics committee many times and at last it was made after approval. The details included: perineal lesions, perineum elasticity, perineal length, maternal coordination, gestational age, age, fetal distress degree, amniotic fluid situation, the weight of fetus estimated, the second time of labor and so on,to score by 0, 1, 3, 5, 20. A total of 600 patients with low risk of natural childbirth were randomly divided into observation group and control group according to method of random number table with 300 cases each.The observation group was graded according to the perineal incision evaluation and we operated according to its use method. The control group was judged according to the experience of midwife and subjective cognition. At last compared the effects on the mother and baby.
ResultsThe rates of lateral episiotomy and I degree laceration were 15.00% (45/300) and 63.00% (189/300) in the observation group and 48.33% (145/300) and 21.67% (65/300) in the control group, respectively. The difference between the two groups was statistically significant (χ2=16.238, 21.507, P < 0.05). There was no statistical difference in the perineal intact rate, median perineal incision rate, perineal II degree laceration rate, severe perineal laceration, second stage of labor, postpartum hemorrhage 2 hours, neonatal asphyxia rate, incidence of neonatal birth injury (brachial plexus injury, clavicle fracture, etc.) and pelvic floor muscle strength of 42 days after delivery between the two groups (P > 0.05).
ConclusionsBy using the episiotomy evaluation form, we can improve the accuracy and homogeneity of the midwife's assessment about the episiotomy which is benefit to reduce rate of episiotomy. It is worth promoting in clinical practice but we should ensure the safety of maternal and child.
Key words:
Episiotomy Evaluation Form; Restrictive use of episiotomy
Contributor Information
Tongying Yi
Yunyun Wang
Fengjuan He
Qizhen Wu
Lin Yang
Department of Perinatology Center, Gansu Province Maternity and Child Care Hospital, Lanzhou 730050, China
