Early labour assessment (ELA) v direct admission (DA)*
| Outcomes | ELA | DA | RRR (95% CI) | NNT (CI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| *Abbreviations defined in glossary; RRR, NNT, and CI calculated from data in article; †NS = not significant. | ||||
| Caesarean section | 8% | 11% | 28% (−67 to 69) | NS† |
| Oxytocin use | 23% | 40% | 43% (14 to 63) | 6 (3 to 20) |
| Epidural or narcotic use | 80% | 92% | 13% (4 to 23) | 8 (5 to 33) |
| Forceps delivery | 10% | 14% | 29% (−49 to 67) | NS |
| Vacuum extraction | 21% | 22% | 5% (−58 to 43) | NS |
| Amniotomy | 47% | 54% | 13% (−14 to 34) | NS |








