12 - Obs - Multiple Pregnancy - Intrapartum MGMT Flashcards
Mode of Delivery
? ? incr used for all twins. Due to incr risk of ? and ? in 2nd twin vs first. C sec indicated if 1st twin ? or ? (20%), with high orders, if any ? compx and all ?? twins. ? deliv of 1st twin when ?, no matter lie/presx, remains common and is discussed
C/S death hypoxia breech transverse antepartum MC vaginal cephalic
Method of delivery
?, or c sec, usually 37-38wks (??) or 34-37 (??), after which perinatal ? is incr. ??? advised as risk of intrapartum ? is incr, esp for 2nd twin. ? analgesia helpful if difficulty w ?nd twin. First twin delivered ?.
? can diminish after 1st twin. Usually return within a few ?– ? started if not.
induction DC MC mort CTG hypoxia epidural 2nd normally contractions mins oxytocin
Method of Delivery
? of 2nd twin checked and ??? done if not longitudinal. Once head/breech enters ?, membranes are ? and pushing again begins. Delivery usually easy if ? or ?, and done within ?mins of 1st twin. Excessive delay ass w incr ? for 2nd - excessive haste ? dangerous. If head doesn’t descend, ? likely and ? ? may be needed. If fetal ? or cord ?, vaginal delivery can be expedited w ? or ? ?
After delivery, prophylactic ?
infusion to prev PPH
lie ECV pelvis ruptured cephalic breech 20 morb equally malpresentation c/s distress prolapse ventouse breech extraction oxytocin