Labour Flashcards

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Insufficient uterine action

A

Most common in null

Wait

If persistence slow progress
Ergometrine + oxytocin (syntocin +oxy in pre-eclampsia)

C-section or instrument if fails

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2
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Hyperactive uterine action

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Excessively strong contractions causing foetal distress

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