Caesarean Section Explained: Indications, Incisions & Complications

Caesarean section (C-section) explained for medical and midwifery students. Learn the indications, urgency categories, abdominal and uterine incisions, complications, and key principles of preparation and management. In this Med1Pager obstetrics lesson, we cover: • Maternal, placental, fetal and intrapartum indications for caesarean delivery • Category 1–4 urgency classification • Abdominal incisions: Joel–Cohen and Pfannenstiel • Uterine incisions: lower-segment transverse (LSCS/Kerr), classical and other extensions • Why the skin scar does not reliably identify the uterine incision • Preoperative preparation, anaesthesia and antibiotic prophylaxis • Operative principles and the impacted fetal head • Maternal and neonatal complications • Postoperative care, thromboprophylaxis and counselling about future pregnancy Use this overview for OBGYN revision, clinical rotations and exam preparation. chapters: Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and definition 01:27 Indications for caesarean delivery 05:25 Urgency categories 1–4 07:13 Abdominal skin incisions 08:14 Lower-segment transverse uterine incision 09:04 Classical incision and J/T extensions 12:39 Preoperative preparation 13:40 Maternal and neonatal complications 17:28 Impacted fetal head 19:09 Timing of planned caesarean delivery 19:46 Anaesthesia, hypotension and antibiotics 21:17 Operative principles and third-stage care 24:05 Postoperative care and future pregnancy counselling More Med1Pager one-page summaries: https://med1pager.com Instagram: @med1pager YouTube: @med1pager Subscribe for more visual medical lessons and one-page topic breakdowns. For medical education. Clinical care should follow current local protocols and specialist guidance. #CaesareanSection #Obstetrics #OBGYN