Cord Prolapse Flashcards
1
Q
Occult
A
loop descends through cx, retained in vagina
2
Q
Overt
A
visible at vulva
3
Q
Cord presentation
A
the presence of the cord between presenting part and cx, +/- membrane rupture
4
Q
Fetal blood supply is decreased in 2 ways…
A
- drop in temperature and spasm of vessels
- compression between pelvis and presenting part
5
Q
What should you always do before a VE?
A
palpation- is the PP high?
6
Q
What are the 2 maternal positions?
A
Exaggerated sims
knee chest
7
Q
If you are transferring into hospital or there is a theatre delay in hospital, what should you do?
A
Bladder filling- insert Foley catheter, fill with 500mls saline, switch off flip-slow valve
