1F - Induction and Augmentation of Labor Flashcards
What defines successful induction of labor?
Vaginal delivery within 24 to 48 hours
What do we call the induction of labor in the absence of acceptable fetal or maternal indications?
Elective induction
What is >5 contractions per 10 mins period averaged over 30 mins?
tachysystole
A verbal consent is enough to validate labor induction? T or F
False
What fetal lie is contraindicated for labor induction?
Footling breech and transverse lie
What bishop score is considered to be favorable for induction?
8
What bishop score indicates an unfavorable cervix?
6
What is the normal length of the cervix of a woman?
25mm
A 50% effaced cervix is shaped as?
Funnel
What is the normal shape of the endocervical canal?
Tube shaped
What anatomical structure is the basis for the station of the fetus?
Ischial spine
The position of the cervix is relative to what fetal and maternal structure?
Fetal head and maternal pelvis
A soft cervix is likened to what structure of the body?
Lips
A hard cervix is likened to what structure of the body?
Nose
When can induction of labor be advised if the patient has controlled DM with oral hypoglycemis?
39 weeks
If the mother has DM being controlled with insulin, how many weeks of gestation can induction of labor be advised?
38 weeks
How many weeks of gestation can a fetus with intrauterine growth restriction be advised for induction of labor?
36 weeks or term if possible to prevent stillbirth
What is the complication if a dead fetus is retained for more than 4 weeks?
DIC
If a mother experiences premature rupture of membranes at less than 34 weeks with no other complications, can induction of labor be advised?
No
Monitor patient, give steroids and check for chorioamnionitis