L5: Malpresentation & Malposition (Introduction) Flashcards
Def of Malposition
- Normal presentation (vertex) but e malposition of occiput which is directed posteriorly (OP).
Def of Malpresentation
Presentation Other than normal presentation (vertex).
The only normal presentations & positions are ……
LOA & ROA
General Causes of Malpresentation & Malposition
- Faults in Power
- Faults in Passages
- Faults in Passengers
General Causes of Malpresentation & Malposition
- Faults in Power
General Causes of Malpresentation & Malposition
- faults in Passages
General Causes of Malpresentation & Malposition
- Faults in Passengers
General Causes of Malpresentation & Malposition
- Most common cause in multipara
Laxity of uterine & abdominal muscles (pendulous abdomen)
General Causes of Malpresentation & Malposition
- Most common cause in nullipara
Bony pelvis
General Causes of Malpresentation & Malposition
- Most common cause in General
Prematurity
Hx in Malpresentation & Malposition
Increased fetal movements or lump in epigastrium
Ex in Malpresentation & Malposition
Ex in Malpresentation & Malposition
- Abdominal
Ex in Malpresentation & Malposition
- Vaginal
Ex in Malpresentation & Malposition
- US & X-ray
Diagnosis of malpresentation & fetopelvic disproportion.