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Induction of Labour Flashcards

1
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What is induction of labour?

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The process of starting labour artifically

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What proportion of pregnancies will require induction?

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Approx 1 in 5

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In general, why might IoL be performed?

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  • If it is thought that the baby will be safer delivered than remaining in utero
  • If there are concerns regarding the mother’s health
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What are the indications for induction of labour?

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  • Prolonged gestation
  • Premature rupture of membranes
  • Maternal health problems
  • Fetal growth restriction
  • Intrauterine fetal death
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When should women with uncomplicated pregnancies be offered induction?

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Between 40+0 and 40+14 week’s gestation

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What is the aim of inducing labour in prolonged pregnancy?

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Avoid the risks of fetal compromise and stillbirth associated with prolonged gestation

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What should be done if the patient declines induction of labour for prolonged gestation?

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The frequency of monitoring from 42 weeks onwards should be increased

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What should be done for premature rupture of membranes over 37 weeks?

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Either IoL or expectant management for a maximum of 24 hours

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What % of women will spontaneously go into labour within the first 24 hours of premature rupture of membranes?

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84%

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Why should women not go for more than 24 hours with premature rupture of membranes?

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Increases the risk of chorioamnioitis

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What should be done in preterm premature rupture of membranes if <34 weeks gestation?

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Delay IOL unless obstetric factors indicate otherwise, e.g. fetal distress

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What should be done in preterm premature rupture of membranes if >34 weeks gestation?

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The timing of IOL depends on risk vs beenfits of delaying pregnancy further, e.g. increased risk of infection

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What maternal health problems are common indications for IOL?

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  • Hypertension
  • Pre-eclampsia
  • Diabetes
  • Obstetric cholestasis
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What is the second most common indication for induction of labour?

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Fetal growth restriction

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What is the aim of IOL for fetal growth restriction?

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To deliver the baby before there is fetal compromise

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When should IOL be offered for intrauterine fetal death?

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If the mother is physically well with intact membranes

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What are the absolute contraindications for IOL?

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  • Cephalopelvic disproportion
  • Major placenta praevia
  • Vasa praevia
  • Cord prolapse
  • Transverse lie
  • Active primary genital herpes
  • Previous classical C-section (midline incision)
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What are the relative contraindications for IOL?

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  • Breech presentation
  • Triplet or higher order pregnancy
  • Two or more previous low transverse C-sections
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Can IOL be offered to women who have had a previous C-section?

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Yes, after she has been seen and assessed by a consultant

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What should a woman having IOL after a previous C-section be made aware of?

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She is at increased risk of emergency C-section and uterine rupture

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What are the main methods of IOL?

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  • Vaginal prostaglandins
  • Amniotomy
  • Membrane sweep
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What methods of IOL have a lack of evidence

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  • Homeopathy
  • Acupuncture
  • Sex (with the partner not a HCP)
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What is the mainstay of induction of labour and the preferred primary method by NICE?

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Vaginal prostaglandins

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How do vaginal prostaglandins work in IOL?

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They prepare the cervix for labour by ripening, and has a role in contraction of smooth muscle of uterus

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What forms do vaginal prostaglandins come in?

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  • Tablet
  • Gel
  • Controlled-release pessary
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What constitutes 1 cycle of the tablet/gel routine of vaginal prostaglandins for IOL?

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1 cycle = 1st dose + 2nd dose if labour not started within 6 hours

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What constitutes 1 cycle of the pessary regime of vaginal prostaglandins for IOL?

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1 cycle = 1 dose over 24 hours

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What is the recommended maximum number of cycles when using vaginal prostaglandins for IOL?

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1 cycle in 24 hours

29
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How long can IOL with vaginal prostaglandins take?

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Days

30
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What is an amniotomy?

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Where membranes are ruptured artificially using an instrument called an amnihook

31
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How does amniotomy work

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It releases prostaglandins in an attempt to expedite labour

32
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When can amniotomy be peformed?

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Only if the cervix is deemed as ripe

33
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What is often given alongside an amniotomy?

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An infusion of artificial oxytocin (Syntocinon)

34
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What is the purpose of giving Syntocinon alongside amniotomy?

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To increase the strength and frequency of contractions

35
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How is the dose of Syntocinon given alongside amniotomy determined?

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Start low and titrate upwards, until there are 4 contractions every 10 minutes

36
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What are the NICE guidelines regarding the use of amniotomy +/- oxytocin?

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It should not be used as the primary method of IOL, unless the use of prostaglandins is contraindicated.

37
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Give an example of when the use of prostaglandins might be contraindicated

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High risk of uterine hyperstimulation

38
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When is the membrane sweep indicated?

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Between 40 and 41 weeks gestation in nulliparous women, and 41 weeks in multiparous women

39
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What is the membrane sweep classified as?

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An adjunct to IOL

40
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What does performing a membrane sweep achieve?

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It increases the likelihood of spontaneous delivery, reducing the need for formal induction

41
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How is the membrane sweep performed?

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By inserting a gloved finger through the cervix and rotating it against the fetal membranes

42
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What is the aim of the membrane sweep?

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To separate the chorionic membrane from the decidua

43
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What does separating the chorionic membrane from the decidua achieve?

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Helps to release natural prostaglandins in an attempt to kick-start labour

44
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What monitoring is done in induction of labour?

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  • Bishop’s score

- Cardiotocography

45
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What is the Bishop’s score an assessment of?

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Cervical ripeness

46
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What is the assessment of cervical ripeness in the Bishop’s scored based on?

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Measurements taken during vaginal examination

47
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When is the Bishop’s scored checked?

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Prior to induction, and during induction to assess progress (6 hours post tablet/gel, 24 hours post pessary)

48
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How is the Bishops score interpreted?

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  • A score of 7 or more suggests the cervix is ripe or ‘favourable’
  • A score of under 4 suggests that labour is unlikely to progress naturally, and prostaglandin tablet/gel/pessary will be required
49
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What does the cervix being ‘favourable’ mean?

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There is a high chance of a response to interventions made to induce labour

50
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What might happen if there is a failure of the cervix to ripen despite the use of prostaglandins?

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May need C-section

51
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When should a CTG be used in induction?

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  • Prior to induction of labour
  • After induction of labour, when contractions begin
  • If oxytocin infusion is started
52
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Why should a CTG be done before the induction of labour?

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A reassuring fetal heart rate must be confirmed by CTG

53
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What CTG monitoring should be done after the induction of labour, when contractions begin?

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Fetal heart rate should be assessed using continuous CTG until a normal rate is confirmed

54
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How should the fetal heart rate be assessed after induction of labour when the CTG has confirmed a normal heart rate?

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Intermittent auscultation

55
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What CTG monitoring should be done if oxytocin infusion is started?

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Continuous CTG throughout labour

56
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What are the complications of induction of labour?

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  • Failure of induction
  • Uterine hyperstimulation
  • Cord prolapse
  • Infection
  • Pain
  • Increased rate of further intervention
  • Uterine rupture
57
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In what % of cases does failure of induction occur?

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15%

58
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What should be done if failure of induction occurs?

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Should offer a further cycle of prostaglandins, or C-section

59
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In what % of cases of IOL does uterine hyperstimulation occur?

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1-5%

60
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What is uterine hyperstimulation?

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When contractions last too long or are too frequent

61
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What can uterine hyperstimulation lead to?

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Fetal distress

62
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How can uterine hyperstimulation caused by IOL be managed?

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Tocolytic agents, such as terbutaline

63
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When can cord prolapse occur in IOL?

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At the time of amniotomy, particularly when the presentation of the fetal head is high

64
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How is the risk of infection during IOL reduced?

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By using pessary (vs tablet/gel)

65
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Why is the risk of infection during IOL reduced when using the pessary?

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Fewer vaginal examinations are required to check progress

66
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Is IOL more or less painful than spontaneous labour?

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More

67
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What is often required as pain relief in IOL?

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Epidural

68
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What % of cases of IOL require an emergency C-section

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22%

69
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What % of cases of IOL require instrumental delivery?

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15%

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