Obstetrical Emergencies

Question 1

Incidence of cord prolapse

Answer 1

0.1-0.6%

Question 2

Incidence of cord prolapse with breech presentation

Answer 2

1%

Question 3

Perinatal mortality of cord prolapse

Answer 3

91:1000

Question 4

What are the general risk factors for cord prolapse

Answer 4

• multiparty
• low birth weight
• preterm labour
• fetal congenital anomalies
• breech
• any malpresentation
• polyhydramnios
• second twin
• high head
• low lying placenta

Question 5

What are some iatrogenic risk factors of cord prolapse

Answer 5

• arom
• ecv
• vaginal manipulation of fetus with ruptures membranes
• internal podalic version
• stabilizing iol
• insertion of intrauterine pressure transducer
• large balloon catheter iol

Question 6

Incidence of erbs palsy following shoulder dystocia

Answer 6

2-16%

Question 7

What percentage of neonates recovery fully from brachial plexus injury

Answer 7

> 90%

Question 8

Incidence of pph with shoulder dystocia

Answer 8

11%

Question 9

Incidence of OASIS with shoulder dystocia

Answer 9

3.8%

Question 10

Incidence of shoulder dystocia

Answer 10

6.5: 1000