The collected data were categorised into two groups: those with DDI ≤20 minutes and those with DDI >20 minutes.
Contributory factors for DDI and the corresponding time required as well as the reasons
for delayed DDI were analysed. These included:
(1)preparation and transfer of the patient to the operating
theatre; (2) induction of anaesthesia; (3) skin incision to
delivery of the baby; and (4) uterine incision to delivery of the baby.