Labor and Delivery Flashcards
The following are contraindications to labor induction except? A. Twin gestation B. Fetal growth restriction C. Breech presentation D. Prior classical cesarean delivery
B. Fetal growth restriction
A 25-yo G1P0 at 39 weeks AOG in active labor has an internal examination of 4cm, fully effaced cervix, with fetal head at station 0. Membranes still intact. After 2 hours, cervix is still 4 cm dilated. Which of the following is the best management?
A. Cesarean delivery
B. Rupture of membranes
C. Insertion of bladder catheter to assist fetal head descent
D. Rupture of membranes and oxytocin augmentation
B. Rupture of membranes
The risk for cesarean delivery is increased in women undergoing induction of labor in which of the following situations? A. Low bishop score B. Engaged fetal head C. Multiparous parturient D. All of the above
A. Low bishop score
Criteria for Diagnosis of Labor
* Uterine contractions — 1 in 10 mins or 4 in 20 mins — at least 200 MVU * Documented progressive changes in cervical dilatation and effacement * cervical effacement of >70-80% * cervical dilatation of > 3 cm
This is an intervention designed to artificially initiate uterine contractions leading to progressive dilatation and effacement of the cervix to effect delivery.
Labor Induction
What are the components of Bishop Score
Cervix
- Position
- consistency
- effacement
- dilatation
- station
What are Bishop score modifiers which increase the score by 1 more point?
Preeclampsia
Each previous vaginal birth
What are Bishop score modifiers which decrease the score by 1 less point?
Postdate pregnancy
Nulliparity
No previous vaginal delivery
PPROM
Indications for induction of labor (9)
Gestational HPN preeclampsia, eclampsia PROM Maternal medical conditions Gestation > 41 1/7 wks Fetal compromise (e.g FGR) Intraamniotic infection Fetal demise Logistic factors — history of rapid labor — proximity from hospital — psychosocial
Quantifiable score to predict labor induction outcomes
Bishop score
Upon assessment, a 24 yo, G2P1, 36 wks AOG had cervix at midposition, firm, uneffaced, 1-2 cm dilated with fetus unengaged. Previously delivered via NSVD. What is the bishop score?
Bishop score of 3
Midposition - 1
1-2 cm - 1
Previous vaginal birth - 1
Upon assessment, a pregnant woman had cervix at midposition, soft, 80%, 2 cm dilated with fetus occiput at -1. What is the bishop score?
Bishop score: 9 Midposition - 1 Soft - 2 2cm - 1 80% - 3 Station -1 - 2 Interpretation - successful labor induction
Bishop Points for cervix at anterior?
2
Bishop Points for cervix at posterior?
0
Bishop Points for cervix 5 cm?
3
Bishop Points for cervix at 1 cm?
1
Bishop Points for cervix closed?
0
Bishop Points for cervix soft?
2
Bishop Points for cervix firm?
0
Bishop Points for cervix 30-50%?
1
Bishop Points for cervix at 60-70%?
2
Bishop Points for station -3?
0
Bishop Points for station +1, +2
3
Bishop Points for station -2?
1
Bishop Score of 5 or higher
Unfavorable induction
Bishop score indicating favorable response for successful induction
9 or higher
Contraindications for induction of labor
Malpresentation Absolute CPD placenta previa Previous Major uterine surgery — classical cs — myomectomy Invasive carcinoma of cervix Cord presentation Active genital herpes Any condition that precludes vaginal birth Physicians convenience
This method of labor induction allows increase in local prostaglandins
Membrane stripping
What are three methods of labor induction?
Membrane stripping
Oxytocin
Amniotomy
What are the signs of uterine hyperstimulation in response to oxytocin
5 contractions in 10 minutes, OR
>10 contractions in 20 minutes
Hypertonus — lasting >120 secs
Excessive uterine activity with abnormal FHT
When to do amniotomy, early? Late?
Early amniotomy - 1 to 2 cm
Late amniotomy - 5 cm
Complications of amniotomy
Chorioamnionitis
Cord prolapse
FHR decelerations
Bleeding from fetal or placental vessels
G2P1 (1001) 39 wks with bloody show. On IE, anterior fontanel is palpated at 2 oclock position, the fetal head is in which position? A. LOA B. LOP C. ROA D. ROP
D. Right occiput posterior
Relationship of the long axis of the fetus to that of the mother
Fetal lie
Presenting part foremost in the birth canal or in closest proximity to it
Fetal presentation
Relationship of an arbitrarily chosen part of the right or left side of the maternal birth canal
Fetal position
When the anterior fontanel is the presenting part, which term is used?
Sinciput
What is the direct cause of most maternal deaths involving regional anesthesia? A. Drug reaction B. Cardiac arrhytmia C. High spinal blockade D. CNS infection
C. High spinal blockade
What is the direct cause of most maternal deaths involving regional anesthesia? A. Drug reaction B. Cardiac arrhytmia C. Intubation failure D. CNS infection
C. Intubation failure
This anesthetic agent is unique since it develops both CNS and CV toxicity at identical serum levels
Bupivacaine
Which is the most common complication encountered during epidural anesthesia? A. Fever B. Hypotension C. Postdural puncture headache D. Inadequate pain relief
Hypotension
The period of time between 4 and 6 weeks post delivery wherein there is return to nonpregnant state
Puerperium
Concentration of which vitamins are reduced or absent from mature breast milk? A. A B. K C. D D. B and C E. None of the above
C. Vitamin K and D
Lochia in series
Rubra, serosa, alba
The following are causes of uterine subinvolution except?
A. Retention of placental fragments
B. Postpartum metritis: C. trachomatis
C. Aberrant interaction between uterine cells and trophoblast
D. None of the above
E. All of the above
D. None