obstetrical maneuvers Flashcards
common classification of obstet maneuvers
mutation/correction
forced extraction
change of presentation, position or posture to bring the fetus to a normal presentation, position and posture
mutation/correction
all are reqs prior to performing mutation except
Complete dilation of the cervix;
movement of fetus in uterus and pelvis;
complete dilation of the vagina
rupture of fetal envelopes and adequate lubrication;
complete dilation of the vagina
Prevent abdominal contractions wc can push fetus further into the birth canal without any progress
caudal epidural
longer obstet chain are used in __ while short ones are for __
shoulders
pastern
process of Returning fetus back to the uterus or Pushing fetus forward in uterus to obtain adequate space for correction of fetal part in an abnormal presentation, position and posture
retropulsion
useful instrument for ortation or retropulsion
kuhn’s crutch
U-shape leverage used in rotation
Kuhn’s crutch
rotation-retropulsion is done when the uterus and abdomen contracts T/F
Do this when the uterus relaxes, when the abdomen is not contracting
Accdg to dr. modomo admin of this causes the fetus to float
vegetable oil
How to handle dystocia in mare
Hang mare upside down with a lot of lubricant
done when fetus has positional problems
rotation
What position is the goal of rotation
dorsosacral position
instrument used doing rotation
cammerer’s detorsion fork
done when fetus has presentation problems
version