emergencies during labour Flashcards
1
Q
presentation of cord prolapse?
A
pulsatile mass seen on vaginal examination
2
Q
fetal distress following rupture of membranes, pulsatile mass seen on vaginal examination ?
A
cord prolapse
3
Q
management of cord prolapse?
A
don’t touch it!
terbutaline - anti contractile
get mother to lie in left lateral position
4
Q
name of the position and manouvre you do in shoulder dystocia?
A
mcroberts position and manoeuvre
5
Q
the two palsys that can result from brachial plexus injury from shoulder dystocia ?
A
erbs (waiters tip) and Klumkes palsy
6
Q
when is uterine rupture most commonly seen?
A
in VBAC
7
Q
what is uterine rupture associated with
A
loss of engagement, metal distress and maternal shock
8
Q
management of uterine rupture?
A
emergency laparotomy - get baby out quickest possible way
