abnormal labour Flashcards
1
Q
what is abnormal labour
A
too early too late too long too sore fetal distress needs intervention
2
Q
what might be wrong with the power
A
inadeqaute contracions
3
Q
whta might be wrong with the passage
A
short stature
trauma
shape
4
Q
what might be wrong with the passaneger
A
BIG baby
malposition
5
Q
what does and epidural consist of
A
low conc local anaesthetic and opiod solution
6
Q
complications of an epidural
A
hypotension headache dural puncture back pain atonic bladder
7
Q
what graph is used to assess progression in labour
A
partogram
8
Q
what tool is used to assess fetal distress
A
CTG
9
Q
name some causes of fetal distress
A
hypoxia vasa praevia placental abruption cord prolapse uterine rupture regional anaestheisa feto-maternal haemorrhage
10
Q
main indications for C section
A
maternal request failure of labour to progress fetal distress breech prev C section
