Table 2 CMCs responses to survey questions
Questions asked in survey of CMCs | Responses (number) |
|---|---|
In what location are the majority of third degree perineal tears repaired? | |
a Birthing room | 8 |
b Theatre | 5 |
c Other | 1 |
(3 respondents included two locations in their response) | |
In what location are the majority of fourth degree perineal tears repaired? | |
a Birthing room | 2 |
b Theatre | 11 |
c Other | 1 |
What suture material is predominantly used for severe perineal trauma repairs? | |
a Vicryl | 8 |
b Dexon | 3 |
c Catgut | 3 |
d Polysorb | 0 |
e Other | 0 |
What method of suturing is predominantly undertaken? | |
a Overlapping | 1 |
b End to end | 1 |
c Don’t know | 2 |
d Different with different practitioners | 8 |
(one respondent answered with Figure Eight) | |
Who is permitted to repair severe perineal trauma? | |
a Midwives | 1 |
b Residents | 9 |
c Registrars | 3 |
d Other | 0 |
(6 respondents included two health professionals in their response) | |
When severe perineal trauma occurs is it a reportable incident? | |
Yes | 12 |
No | 1 |
Sometimes | 1 |
Is there a follow up clinic available that women are referred to? | |
a Yes | 10 |
b No | 3 |
(one respondent answered with “unsure”) | |
Has a recent audit been undertaken on the incidence of severe perineal trauma within your area/unit? | |
a Yes | 10 |
b No | 3 |
(one respondent answered with “unsure”) | |
Do you think the incidence of third and/or fourth degree perineal trauma is rising? | |
a Yes | 10 |
b No | 2 |
c Unsure | 2 |