Dsytocia Management Flashcards
What are the 3 stages of parturition
- Stage 1- dilation of cervix
- Stage 2- delivery of fetus
- Stage 3-Delivery of placenta
What is duration of stage 1 for ruminants
2-8hrs
What is duration of stage 2 in ruminants
2-4hrs
What is duration of stage 3 for ruminants
1-12hrs
What are the 3 possible presentations and what is normal
- Cranial- normal
- Caudal
- Transverse
What are the 3 possible positions and what is normal
- Dorsal-sacral- normal
- Dorso-pubic
- Dorsal-iliac
What are the 2 possible postures and which is normal
- Extended- normal
- Flexed
What are the maternal causes of dystocia
- Maternal-fetal disproportion
- Uterine inertia
- Incomplete cervical dilation
What are the fetal causes of dystocia
- Fetal oversize
- Fetal malposition
- Multiple fetuses
What is the common cause of maternal-fetal disproportion
Immaturity- dam too small
What is uterine inertia
Inability of uterus to contract normally
What is primary uterine inertia
Hormonal dysfunction, defect in myometrium
What is secondary uterine inertia
Exhaustion of uterine muscle
What form of uterine inertia is very common in swine with prolonged dystopia
Secondary uterine inertia
Determine there is a uterine torsion, and the cervix is open on palpation. Which direction do you rotate
Opposite direction in which fetus is rotated
If you determine there is a uterine torsion and the cervix is closed on palpation what do you do and which direction do you rotate
- Cast cow
- Rotate same direction of uterine torsion
Ex: cow has a right displaced uterine torsion- which side do you lay them down on and which direction do you turn
Right side, turn clockwise
If the uterine torsion is still present after multiple rolls- what do you do
C-section
What are some causes of incomplete cervical dilation
- Cervix hasn’t’ had enough time to dilate
- Cervix has not had enough stimulation to dilate
- Cervix is fully dilated but started too close
- True ring womb
How do you dx incomplete cervical dilation
Vaginal exam- only 2-3 fingers dilated
Pre pubic tendon rupture is more common in what species
Small ruminants and horses