Umbilical cord prolapse

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Cord prolapse is an obstetric emergency: immediately relieve cord compression by elevating the presenting part (knee-chest or Trendelenburg position), stop oxytocin immediately, maintain continuous fetal monitoring and expedite delivery (usually emergency caesarean). Imaging delays management.

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