Caesarean Section
A Caesarean Section (C-section) is a Patient Procedure to deliver a baby.
Description
A Caesarean Section is a CLINICAL INTERVENTION.
A Caesarean Section (C-section) is a Patient Procedure to deliver a baby.
For further information on Caesarean Sections, see the nhs.uk website at: Caesarean section.
Also Known As
This NHS business definition is also known by these names:
| Context | Alias | 
|---|---|
| Plural | Caesarean Sections | 
| Short name | C-section | 
Where Used
| Type | Link | How used | 
|---|---|---|
| NHS Business Definition | Caesarean Section | references in description Caesarean Section | 
| Attribute | DELIVERY METHOD | references in description Caesarean Section | 
| Data Element | DELIVERY METHOD CODE | references in description Caesarean Section | 
| NHS Business Definition | Decision To Deliver | references in description Caesarean Section | 
| Attribute | IN LABOUR BEFORE CAESAREAN SECTION INDICATOR | references in description Caesarean Section | 
| Data Element | IN LABOUR BEFORE CAESAREAN SECTION INDICATOR | references in description Caesarean Section | 
| Data Element | LABOUR ONSET METHOD CODE (NATIONAL NEONATAL DATA SET) | references in description Caesarean Section | 
| Attribute | LABOUR ONSET METHOD CODE FOR NATIONAL NEONATAL DATA SET | references in description Caesarean Section | 
| Attribute | LABOUR OR DELIVERY ONSET METHOD | references in description Caesarean Section | 
| Data Element | LABOUR OR DELIVERY ONSET METHOD CODE | references in description Caesarean Section | 
| Attribute | MODE OF DELIVERY | references in description Caesarean Section | 
| Data Element | MODE OF DELIVERY | references in description Caesarean Section | 
| Data Element | PREGNANCY TOTAL PREVIOUS CAESAREAN SECTIONS | references in description Caesarean Section | 
| Data Element | PROCEDURE DATE (CAESAREAN SECTION) | references in description Caesarean Section | 
| Data Element | PROCEDURE TIME (CAESAREAN SECTION) | references in description Caesarean Section | 
| Data Element | START DATE (MOTHER LABOUR AND DELIVERY HOSPITAL PROVIDER SPELL) | references in description Caesarean Section | 
| Data Element | START TIME (MOTHER LABOUR AND DELIVERY HOSPITAL PROVIDER SPELL) | references in description Caesarean Section |