Abnormal delivery Flashcards
Duchenne/Erb’s Palsy effects what nerve roots?
C5-6
Duchenne/Erb’s Palsy effects what muscles?
Deltoid, Infraspinatus, Flexor (all paralyzed
Klumpke palsy effects what nerve roots?
C8-T1
Klumpke palsy effects what muscles?
Hand muscles
Which is more common duchenn/Erb’s palsy or Klumpke palsy?
Duchenne/Erb’s palsy
What percentage of infants with a brachial plexus injury are left with significant residual effects
15% (otherwise they resolved)
Risks of vacuum use
Scalp laceration Cephalohematoma Subgleal hematoma Intracranial hemorrhage Retinal hemorrhage Hyperbilirubanemia Clavicular fx Shoulder dystocia Injury of cranial nerves 6-7 Erb's palsy Fetal death
Most common injury associated w use of vacuum
Hyperbilirubanemia (due to increased risk of cephalohematoma)
What is the rate of scalp laceration associated w the use of vacuum in delivery?
33%
What is the rate of cephalohematoma associated w the use of vacuum in delivery?
16%
What is the rate of subgleal hematoma associated w the use of vacuum in delivery?
3%
What is the most lethal risk associated with vacuum use during delivery?
Subgleal hematoma
What is the rate of cesarean sections in the US?
25-27%
What is the most common indication for cesarean section in the US?
Repeat CS (9% of all births)
What is the most common indication for primary cesarean section in the US?
Dystocia (7% of all births)