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Y4R2 - Obstetrics I 🤰 > L4: Labor (Mechanism) > Flashcards

L4: Labor (Mechanism) Flashcards

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Def of Mechanism of Normal Labor

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Mechanism of Normal Labor

  • Steps
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  • Head
  • Shoulders
  • Trunk
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Steps of Delivery of Head

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  • Descent
  • Engagment
  • Increased Flexion
  • Internal rotation
  • Extension
  • Restitution
  • External Rotation
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Steps of Delivery of Head

  • Descent
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Descent in Delivery of Head

  • Nature of This Process
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Continous through the whole process

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Descent in Delivery of Head

  • Causes
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a Uterine contraction.
b) Fetal axis pressure.
c) Auxiliary forces of bearing down.

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Engagement in Delivery of Head

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Increased Flexion in Delivery of Head

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Increased Flexion in Delivery of Head

  • Causes
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  • As soon as head meets resistance of pelvic floor, flexion is Incresed, so that chin lies in contact è chest wall.
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Increased Flexion in Delivery of Head

  • Benefits
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Increased Flexion in Delivery of Head

  • Theories
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  • Lever Theory
  • Cylinder Theory
  • Pelvic Theory
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Theories of Increased Flexion in Delivery of Head

  • Lever Theory
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Theories of Increased Flexion in Delivery of Head

  • Cylinder Theory
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Theories of Increased Flexion in Delivery of Head

  • Pelvic Theory
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Internal Rotation in Delivery of Head

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Internal Rotation in Delivery of Head

  • Def
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  • Rotation of head on its vertical axis around wall of pelvis so that longitudinal diameter of head is gradually carried to occupy A-P diameter of pelvic outlet.
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Internal Rotation in Delivery of Head

  • Direction & Degree
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  • In OA, head rotates forwards 1/8 circle (sagittal suture rotates from oblique diameter to A-P diameter while shoulders remain in opposite oblique diameter so, neck undergoes twist of 45°)
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Internal Rotation in Delivery of Head

  • Time
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  • It takes place usually during 2nd stage (it starts to occur when head occupies plane of greatest pelvic dimension & meets resistance of sloping pelvic floor).
19
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Internal Rotation in Delivery of Head

  • Theories
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  • Sloping character of pelvic floor
  • Pelvic shape theory (rifling action of pelvis)
  • Sellheim’s Theory
20
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Theories of Internal Rotation in Delivery of Head

  • Sloping Pelvic Floor
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21
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Theories of Internal Rotation in Delivery of Head

  • Pelvic Shape Theory (Rifling)
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Theories of Internal Rotation in Delivery of Head

  • Sellheim’s Theory
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23
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Extension in Delivery of Head

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Extension in Delivery of Head

  • Causes
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25
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Extension in Delivery of Head

  • Diameters Extending Vulva
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  • Diameters extending vulva are: SOB, SOF & finally OF diameters (i.e. gradual extension which prevents perineal tears).
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Restitution in Delivery of Head

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27
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Restitution in Delivery of Head

  • Def
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  • Movement to undo twist of head on trunk caused by internal rotation (as head rotates anteriorly while shoulders remain in oblique diameter).
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Restitution in Delivery of Head

  • Direction & Degree
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  • In opposite direction of internal rotation to bring head at right angle to shoulders again.
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External Rotation in Delivery of Head

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30
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External Rotation in Delivery of Head

  • Def
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  • Movement that represents external manifestation of internal rotation of shoulders from oblique diameter of pelvic brim to A-P diameter of outlet.
31
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External Rotation in Delivery of Head

  • Direction & Degree
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  • It is continuation of restitution & it is in the same direction (head rotates another 1/8 circle in the same direction of restitution → occiput becomes direct lateral in position facing maternal thigh).
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Steps in Delivery of Shoulder

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33
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Steps in Delivery of Shoulder

  • Descent
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Due to the same causes.

34
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Steps in Delivery of Shoulder

  • Engagemnet
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While head is emerging in A-P diameter of outlet, shoulders engage in oblique diameter of inlet opposite to that traversed by head.

35
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Steps in Delivery of Shoulder

  • Internal Rotation
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  • Anterior shoulder reaches pelvic floor 1st → rotates anteriorly 1/8 circle (in opposite direction of that of head).
36
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Steps in Delivery of Shoulder

  • Lateral Flexion
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  • Anterior shoulder impinges under pubic arch & by lateral flexion of fetal spines, posterior shoulder is born 1st followed by anterior shoulder.
37
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Steps in Delivery of Trunk & Extremities

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Once shoulder is born, the rest of fetus is delivered easily è no special mechanism of labor.

Y4R2 - Obstetrics I 🤰 (52 decks)

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