Labor and its abnormalities Flashcards
Slow progress in the active phase of labour is described as
“primary dysfunctional labour” or protracted
cessation of cervical dilatation following a normal portion of active phase dilatation is termed
“secondary arrest” of labour.
A woman who had protracted labor + “secondary arrest” would described as
Combined disorder
In Vertex position, what are the AP diameter? It’s measurement ?
- Suboccipito-bregmatic (SOB)
9.5 cm
In Brow presentation, what is AP diameter? Measurement?
Mentovertical(or mentooccipital) the largest transverse diameter, 14 cm > indication for C/S
Face presentation,in case of:
Mento anterior & mento posterior what is the diameters? It’s measurements?
Mentoanterior: submento bregmatic diameter measuring 9.5 cm
Mentoposterior: submento- vertical measuring 11.5 cm
Define Engagement:
When the largest transverse diameter In case of vertex (biparietal) has crossed the pelvic brim, the head is stated to be engaged.
Except in platypelloid pelvis where it is supersub parietal diameter
The pacemaker of uterine contractions is situated at the……. ?
Cornu (the right pacemaker predominates over the left)
Adequate uterine contractions features are:
3 contractions in 10 mins each lasting for 45 secs and causing Intra-uterine pressure of 65-75 mm of Hg
When tachysystole causes Fetal distress it’s called
Hyperstimulation < this term abandoned now
Abnormal uterine contractions types are:
1) hypotonic uterine dysfunction AKA uterine inertia
2) hypertonic uterine dysfunction or Incoordinate uterine dysfunction either the basal tone is elevated appreciably or the pressure gradient is distorted
Immediate beneficial effects of ARM: (other than labour augmentation -controversial-):
- lowering BP in PET
- relief maternal distress in polyhydro
- control bleeding in APH !
- relief of tension in AP by decreasing intra-uterine pressure and decrease chance of associated coagulopathy
In primi’s the most common cause of non engagement at term is
Deflexed head, occipitoposterior position followed by CPD
Other causes: Placenta previa, Tumours in the lower segment or Fetal neck, cord around the neck, hydrocephalus, polyhydramnios, distended bladder and rectum.
Most common fetal occiput position at engagement
LOT > LOA
Pain during early stage of labor is due to …. + nerve supply ?
Uterine contractions felt along T10- L1
Pain during later stages of labor is due to …… + nerve supply ?
cervical dilatation felt along s2-s4 (nerve supply of the cervix)
Pudendal nerve arises from ….. + site of blockage?
From the anterior (ventral) rami of S2,S3,S4, blocked just above the tip of ischial spine (piercing the sacrospinous lig) to block the nerve as it enters the lesser sciatic foramen, 1 cm inferior and medial relative to the attachment of the sacrospinous ligament to the ischial spine.
Ferguson reflex:
Mechanical stretching of the cervix enhances uterine activity.
Manipulation of the cervix and membrane stripping associated with rise in blood prostaglandin F2a metabolites.
The gold standard for cervical ripening is
PGE2 dinoprost gel
The analogue of prostaglandin which is used in PPH
PGF-2
The portion of amniotic membrane that covers the head of newborn it’s called ….
Caul
The percentage of women who deliver on the EDD:
4%
The portion of amniotic membrane that covers the head of newborn it’s called ….
Caul
The percentage of women who deliver on the EDD:
4%
What is the earliest sign of placental separation to appear:
Globular Uterus, firm and ballotable.
What is Schroeder’s sign ?
is a placental separation sign where Fundal by slightly raised as the separated placenta comes down in lower segment and uterus rests over it
Oxytocin synthesised in:
Paraventricular nucleus of hypothalamus (nonapeptide)
Obstetrical shock index (OSI):
HR/systolic BP=
Normal: 0.7-0.8
OSI > 1 indicates massive hge and need for blood transfusion.
The 1st step of PPH management:
1- Resuscitate:
- secure IV lines
- volume restoration by NS/RL
- O2
- crossmatching & blood group
+ hemoglobin, clotting time, coagulation profile, electrolytes should be sent as well
Living ligature of the uterus is:
Middle layer of myometrium where its fibers running in criss cross manner when contract in labor cause blood vessels constrictions
If whole placenta comes out and still USG shows retained placental tissue it is mostly
succenturiate placenta
Deep transverse arrest occurs at the level of
Ischial spine
Most common malposition is _____, it’s incidence ?
Occipito- posterior position
Mostly (ROP) due to dextro-rotation of the uterus and the presence of the sigmoid colon on the left.
Incidence: At onset of labor - 10%
During late stages : 2%
80-90% cases rotate and become occipito anterior
In face presentation the denominator is _________, the commonest position of face presentation is _______. Which pelvic shape common with ? The commonest cause is?
Mentum, Left mento anterior (LMA), common seen in platypelloid pelvic, m/c cause is anencephaly
In face presentation the denominator is _________, the commonest position of face presentation is _______. Which pelvic shape common with ? The commonest cause is?
Mentum, Left mento anterior (LMA), common seen in platypelloid pelvic, m/c cause is anencephaly
In face presentation the denominator is _________, the commonest position of face presentation is _______. Which pelvic shape common with ? The commonest cause is?
Mentum, Left mento anterior (LMA), common seen in platypelloid pelvic, m/c cause is anencephaly
Other causes: contracted pelvis, prematurity.
Overall incidence of complete (flexed) breech among other varieties of breeches is _____, its cord prolapse chances________.
10%, cord prolapse chance is 6%
More in multipara
Overall incidence of frank (extended legs) breech among other varieties of breeches is _____, its cord prolapse chances________.
70%, 0.5% ,
more in PG due to tight abdominal wall-
In footling breech among other varieties of breeches the cord prolapse chances is ________.
12%
C/S has to be done
Stargazer breech ✨
Breech+ extended fetal head > indication for C/S
ECV prerequisites:
1) GA> 37 wks
2) adequate liquor
3) intact membrane
4) no vaginal delivery contraindications
5) facility of emergency C/S
Absolute Contraindications of ECV:
-PP
- multifetal pregnancy
- vaginal delivery contraindications
- hx of Antepartum hge
- IUGR
- severe preeclampsia & HTN
- ROM
- known uterine malformation
Relative Contraindications of ECV:
- early labor
- oligohydramnios
- ROM
- k/c of nuchal cord
- structural uterine abnormalities
- fetal growth restriction
- prior assumption on its risks
- previeus C/S
Emergency C/S chance with ECV:
0.5%
Breech Vaginal delivery can be done only if Zatuchni-Andros score is more than ?
4 , if less C/S indicated
Breech, denominator ? Most common position?
Sacrum, left sacroanterior
Engaging diameter in breech is:
Bitrochanteric (10 cm)
Always give episiotomy in breech
If buttocks not delivered spontaneously in breech what mameuver can be done:
1) Groin traction
2) pinard maneuver
To prevent cord from shrivelling in breech assisted delivery wrap the baby in warm towel after delivery of the body and before delivery of head, this called ……. technique.
Savage
If Shoulders delivery in breech doesn’t deliver spontaneously, it can vibe delivered by ……. manoeuvre
Lovset
The Engagement diameter of shoulders is______, measuring ?
bisacromial diameter (12 cm)
The engagement diameter of head in breech is________
Suboccipitofrontal (10cm),
Unstable lie causes:
• Grand multipara (commonest)
• polyhydramnios
• contracted pelvis
• placenta previa
• pelvic tumor
Most common cause of fetal death in unstable lie is
Cord prolapse
Maximum chances of cord prolapse are with: (by order)
Transverse lie>footling>knee> complete breech> frank breech
Deep transverse arrest can be Managed by:
• Caesarean section
• vacuum delivery
• Kielland forceps
• manual rotation
Dead baby in Transverse lie with shoulder presentation is called as
Neglected shoulder presentation
The most frequent single cause of death in breech presentation is
Intracranial hge due to tentorial tears
In direct Occipito-posterior position (face to pubic delivery) most commonly encountered problem is:
Complete perineal tears due to the longer biparietal diameter (9.4cm) distended the perineum rather than the smaller bitemporal diameter (8cm), episiotomy should be given
Vaginal delivery is not possible in:
• brow presentation
• shoulder presentation (transverse lie)
• mentoposterior presentation of face (i.e. when chin lies directed to sacrum)
Incidence of breech
at 28 wks: 20-25%
At 32 wks: 7% or 5-15%
at term: 2-3% or 3.5%
Causes of breech presentation at term:
factors that prevent spontaneous version:
• breech with extended legs
• twins
• oligohydramnious
• congenital malformation of uterus like separate and bicornuate
• short cord
• IUD of fetus
Favourable adaptation: hydrocephalus, PP, corneal fundal placenta, contracted pelvis,
, multipara with lax abdomen