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ISSN 2096-7446
CN 10-1655/R
Responsible Institution:China Association for Science and Technology
Sponsor:Chinese Nursing Association

Chinese Journal of Emergency and Critical Care Nursing ›› 2025, Vol. 6 ›› Issue (10): 1276-1280.doi: 10.3761/j.issn.2096-7446.2025.10.022

• Review • Previous Articles    

Progress on the application of intrapartum ultrasound and postural guidance in the management of abnormal fetal orientation

WANG Fangfang(), ZHANG Yan, ZHANG Lili, LI Sisi, WANG Huafen()   

  • Received:2024-11-15 Online:2025-10-10 Published:2025-09-25

Abstract:

Intrapartum ultrasound and postural guidance is to provide more accurate labor management for patients with abnormal fetal orientation through the combination of abdominal or perineal ultrasound and free postural position. This paper reviewed the value of intrapartum ultrasound and postural guidance in the treatment of abnormal fetal orientation,nursing intervention plan and effect evaluation,application obstacles and prospects. This review aimed to explore the potential positive effects of intrapartum ultrasound and postural guidance in the management of abnormal fetal orientation,with a view to providing more comfortable,safe and accurate examination and guidance methods for vaginal delivery patients,promoting vaginal delivery and ensuring the safety of mother and child. However,the standardization of clinical implementation needs to be further established and improved.

Key words: Intrapartum Ultrasound, Postural Guidance, Fetal Orientation, Vaginal Delivery, Review Literature as Topic