Left Uterine Displacement — FRCA Final MCQ

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Left uterine displacement during CS relieves aortocaval compression. The recommended method is:

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Correct answer: E — Trendelenburg

15° left tilt (wedge under right hip) or manual displacement moves the gravid uterus off the aorta and IVC from ~20 weeks gestation.

Reference: OAA/AAGBI – 2013; RCOA GPAS – 2025 – Chapter 9