obstetric emergencies Flashcards
1
Q
Complications of fetal bradycardia:
A
- Placental abruption
- Cord prolapse
- Uterine contraction
- Uterine rupture
- Pulmonary embolus
- Amniotic fluid embolism
- Seizures
2
Q
How do you resolve FHR deceleration secondary to compression of inferior vena cava?
A
move to left or right lateral decubitus
3
Q
What to adm in case of maternal hypotension?
A
aggresive IV hydration and ephedrine
4
Q
If umbilical cord prolapse is the cause of FHR decelerations, what is the treatment?
A
emergent C-section
Also in case of previa and abruption
5
Q
Risk factors for Shoulder dystocia?
A
- fetal macrosomia
- preconceptionally and gestational diabetes
- previous shoulder dystocia
- maternal obestiy
- postterm pregnancy
- prolonged second stage of labor
- operative vaginal delivery
6
Q
Etiologies for maternal hypotension?
A
- Vasovagal events
- Hemorrhage
- Excessive treatment of antihypertensive
- Regional anesthesia
- Anaphylaxis
- Amniotic fluid embolism
