Management of Labour Flashcards

1
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Risk factors for hypoxia during labour

A

Long labour

Maeconium

Epidural

Oxytocin

Antepartum factors: PET, IUGR

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Causes of hypoxia in labour

A
Acute causes
Placental abruption
Hypertonic uterus 
Oxytocin
Umbilical cord prolapse
Maternal hypotension

Non-Acute
Long labour –> persistent reduction in placental blood flow

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