OB Gen 2 Flashcards
Phases of parturition
Quiscence, activation, stimulation, involution
Mmgmt for variable deceleration
Amnioinfusion
Mechanical stretching of the cervix that produces increased uterine activity
Fergusson reflex
- Hand is used yo exert forward pressure on the chin of the fetus through perineum just front of the coccyx
- and other hand exerts pressure posteriorly against occiput
Ritgen maneuver
4th degree laceration of anal canal:
Recatl mucosa
Third degree laceration of birth canal
Anal sphincter
Second degree laceration of birth canal
Fascia and perineal muscles
First degree laceration of birth canal
Fourcheyte, perineal skin , vaginal mucous membrane
Puerperium lasts for how many weeks
6
Decidua differentiates when?
2-3 days after delivery
Uterus returns to true pelvis when?
2 weeks
Endometrium is restored when?
3 weeks
Uterus reaches non gestational size when?
4 weeks
When is VZV Ig given?
Neonates born to mothers whi have clinical evidence of infection 5 days before or up to 2 days after delivery
Therapeutic level of MgSo4
4-7 mEq/L