Table 3 VEs and examination of line for women admitted for induction of labour (n = 32) categorised by cervical dilatation
From: The purple line as a measure of labourprogress: a longitudinal study
Cervical Dilatation (cm) | Number (%) of VEs at specific cervical dilatation where line was present | Mean length of line (cm), (SD) | Number of VEs and examination of line |
|---|---|---|---|
<1 | 1 (8.3) | 12 | 12 |
1-2 | 10 (26.3) | 8.3 (1.9) | 38 |
3-4 | 9 (47.4) | 7.8 (2.1) | 19* |
5-6 | 6 (75.0) | 8.2 (2.9) | 8 |
7-9 | 4 (80.0) | 8.9 (0.3) | 5 |
9-10 | 12 (52.2) | 9.9 (2.8) | 23* |
*1 line measurement not recorded | Total 105 | ||