Recommendations for research

Guidance

1 Subarachnoid haemorrhage or arteriovenous malformation of the brain
2 Needle siting in pregnant women who are obese
3 Obesity as a risk factor for perinatal morbidity and mortality
4 Risk assessment for women in labour with signs of sepsis
5 Previous caesarean section

Recommendations for research

The guideline committee has made the following high-priority recommendations for research. For details of all the committee's recommendations for research, see the evidence reviews.

1 Subarachnoid haemorrhage or arteriovenous malformation of the brain

Does caesarean section protect against cerebral haemorrhage in women with a history of subarachnoid haemorrhage or cerebrovascular malformation?

For a short explanation of why the committee made the recommendation for research, see the rationale section on mode of birth and management of the second stage of labour for women with subarachnoid haemorrhage or arteriovenous malformation of the brain.

Full details of the evidence and the committee's discussion are in evidence review G: subarachnoid haemorrhage or arterio-venous malformation of the brain.

2 Needle siting in pregnant women who are obese

Does the use of ultrasound of the lumbar spine improve siting of regional anaesthetic needles in pregnant women with a BMI over 30 kg/m² at the booking appointment?

For a short explanation of why the committee made the recommendation for research, see the rationale section on anaesthesia and analgesia for women with a BMI over 30.

Full details of the evidence and the committee's discussion are in evidence review I: obesity.

3 Obesity as a risk factor for perinatal morbidity and mortality

Is obesity an independent risk factor for perinatal morbidity and mortality?

For a short explanation of why the committee made the recommendation for research, see the rationale section on fetal monitoring for women with a BMI over 30.

Full details of the evidence and the committee's discussion are in evidence review I: obesity.

4 Risk assessment for women in labour with signs of sepsis

What clinical features and laboratory investigations can be used to better stratify risk for women in labour with signs of sepsis (including fever and tachycardia)?

For a short explanation of why the committee made the recommendation for research, see the rationale section on risk assessment for women with obstetric complications or no antenatal care.

Full details of the evidence and the committee's discussion are in evidence review K: risk assessment for women with obstetric complications or no antenatal care.

5 Previous caesarean section

What is the clinical and cost effectiveness of intermittent auscultation compared with continuous cardiotocography for women in labour who have had a previous caesarean section?

For a short explanation of why the committee made the recommendation for research, see the rationale section on previous caesarean section.

Full details of the evidence and the committee's discussion are in evidence review S: previous caesarean section.