Bishops score includes:
Correct Answer: All of the above
Description: Ans. is a, b, c and i.e. Dilatation of cervix; Effacement; Cervical softening; and Position of head Bishop score is a quantitative method for prediction of successful induction of labour. It includes the following parameters : Cervical Dilatation Cervical Position Cervical Effacement Head Station Cervical Consistency Mnemonic : Delhi Police Employed Special Commandos. Bishop scoring in detail Score Dilatation (cm) Effacement (%) Station* Cervical Consistency Cervical Position 0 Closed 0 -- 30 -- 3 Firm Posterior 1 1 -- 2 40 -- 50 -- 2 Medium Midposition 2 3 - 4 60 - 70 - 1, 0 Soft Anterior 3 >5 >80 +1, +2 * Station reflects a -3 to +3 scale. Induction of labour is successful with a score of 9 or more and is less successful with lower scores. A score of < 4 means ripening of cervix is indicated.
Category:
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Get More
Subject Mock Tests
Practice with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects and improve your knowledge.
Attempt a mock test nowMock Exam
Take an exam with 100 random questions selected from all subjects to test your knowledge.
Coming SoonGet More
Subject Mock Tests
Try practicing mock tests with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects.
Attempt a mock test now