abnormal presentations Flashcards
is the orientation of the fetus and whether if the body of the fetus is present;
presentation
normal presentation of fetus
anterior longitudinal (AL)
in __ 40% can have posterior longitudinal presentation
dogs, pigs
Horse, cattle, sheep, goats presentation
AL
dorsum of fetus the one being presented/visible in the birth canal
Dorso Transverse
Ventrum of fetus the one presented in the birth canal; forelimbs visible
Ventro-Transverse
is the orientation of the dorsum of the fetus in relation to the pelvis of the dam;
position
normal positon
dorsosacral
is the Position of the limbs of the fetus or the neck / head of the fetus
posture
Normal in large animals: to exit properly, should be flexed limb posture large animals
extended
also known as dog sitting presentation
ventro-vertical posture
presentation when twinning occurs
simultaneous presentation
presentation usually seen in foals
ventrovertical
tx for simultaneous presentation
CS if not sorted out, extraction
position is the Relationship of the ___ of the fetus to the ___ of the dam
dorsum
pelvis