CESAREAN DELIVERY Flashcards
1
Q
Maternal Indications for CS
A
Prior CS delivery Abnormal placentation Prior classical hysterotomy Unknown uterine scar type Uterine incision dehiscence Selected prior surgeries Genital tract obstructive mass Invasive cervical cancer HIV or HSV infection Perimortem delivery
2
Q
Maternal-Fetal Indications for CS
A
CPD
Failed OVD
Placenta previa or Placental abruption
3
Q
Fetal Indications for CS
A
Nonreassuring fetal status Malpresentation Macrosomia Congenital Anomaly Abnormal umbilical cord Doppler study Thrombocytopenia Prior neonatal birth trauma
4
Q
MC indication for primary cesarean delivery
A
Failure to progress in labor
5
Q
Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) may be considered in patients with
A
1 prior low transverse hysterotomy
Nonrecurring indication for prior CS (i.e. malpresentation, placenta previa)
Inter-delivery interval > 18 mos
Informed consent
6
Q
Management for uterine scar rupture
A
Hysterectomy or suture repair with uterine preservation
