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Gynaecology & Obstetrics All India exam 54836a28

For operative vaginal delivery, what is the level of sensory block needed to cover pain?

A
T10-L1
B
T10-S1
C
L1-S1
D
S2-S4
High-Yield Explanation
Vaginal delivery :The first stage of labor requires a sensory block to the level of the umbilicus . During the second stage of labor and for operative vaginal delivery, a sensory block of S2 through S4 is usually adequate to cover pain from perineal stretching and/or instrumentation. (Ref: William's Obstetrics; 25th edition)

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