CF: 1-5 Flashcards
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26 yo G1P0 woman at term with an adequate pelvis on clinical pelvimetry, nonimmune rubella status, is in labor. Her cervix has changed from 4 to 7 cm dilation over 2 hr w/ uterine contractions noted every 7-10 min.
Next step in management?
Continue to observe labor
Define latent phase of labor. Usually how many cm?
Initial part where cervix mainly effaces (thins) rather than dilates. Typically <4 cm dilation
Define active phase of labor. Usually how many cm?
Part of labor where dilation happens more rapidly. Cervix typically >4 cm (but not 10)
Define protraction of the active phase
Cervical dilation in the active phase that’s less than expected. Normals:
- > /= 1.2 cm/hr in nulliparous
- > /= 1.5 cm/hr in woman w/ at least 1 vag delivery
Define arrest of active phase
No progress in active phase of labor for 2 hr
Normal FHR?
110-160 bpm w/ accel and variability
Define FHR acceleration
Episodes of FHR that increase above the baseline of at least 15 bpm and for at least 15 sec
Normal duration of latent phase for nullipara vs multipara?
NP: </= 14 hr
Normal duration of second stage for nullipara vs multipara?
NP: </= 1 hr (2 w/ epidural)
Normal duration of third stage for nullipara vs multipara?
</=30 min for both
What are the 3 P’s?
Powers
Passenger
Pelvis
What is prolonged latent phase?
Latent phase >ULN
2 definitions of adequate uterine contractions?
- At least 200 MVU in a 10 min window
2. Contractions every 2-3 min, firm on palpation, lasting for at least 40-60 seconds
If powers are thought to be inadequate, what drug can you start?
Oxytocin
What are the MC type of decel and what causes them?
Variable
Cord compression
How do you handle intermittent variable decel w/ abrupt return to baseline?
Obs
What causes early decelerations? Are they benign or scary?
Fetal head compression
Benign
Which type of decel is “offset” from the uterine contraction w/ their onset after the onset of the contraction?
Late decel
What do late decels represent? What about if they’re recurrent (>50% of contractions)?
Uteroplacental insufficiency–> Fetal hypoxia
If recurrent, concern for fetal acidemia
In arrest or protraction of active phase, what’s the major indication for C/S?
Cephalopelvic disproportion