2nd sem: CLINICAL CASE 2 Flashcards
what is lateral to the UTERUS and VAGINAL CANAL?
Uterovaginal plexus/ Frankehauser plexus
A paracervical block is usually done on what stage of labor?
1ST
the tenaculum is used for what part?
cervix
The artery that passes through the lateral fornices of the uterus?
Uterine artery
When anesthesia reaches the uterine artery it may lead to UTEROPLACENTAL INSUFFECIENCY meaning
complications w/ baby due to poor oxygen blood supply
Injecting ____ ml of LIDOCAINE during the 2nd stage of labor for a pudendal block
6-7ml
What do you palpate for a pudendal block?
Ischial spine (medial portion) by your index and middle finger
Blockage of pudendal nerve leads to blockage of:
⮞ Dorsal Nerve 🡪 clitoris
⮞ Perineal Nerve 🡪 levator ani, labia majora/scrotum
⮞ Inferior Rectal Nerve 🡪 external anal sphincter, perianal skin