Before revision: Components The total score is calculated by assessing the following five components on manual vaginal examination by a trained professional: Cervical dilation in centimeters Cervical effacement as a percentage Cervical consistency by provider assessment/judgement Cervical position Fetal station, the position of the fetal head in relation to the pelvic bones The Bishop score grades patients who would be most likely to achieve a successful induction.
After revision: Components The total score is calculated by assessing the following five components on manual vaginal examination by a trained professional: Cervical dilation in meters Cervical effacement as a percentage Cervical consistency by provider assessment/judgement Cervical position Fetal station, the position of the fetal head in relation to the pelvic bones The Bishop score grades patients who would be most likely to achieve a successful induction.