Obstetrics Flashcards
1
Q
What is the main complication of induction of labour with oral misoprostol?
A
Uterine hyperstimulation
2
Q
What is the definition of uterine hyperstimulation?
A
High contraction frequency and duration for > 20 mins
With/without signs of foetal distress
3
Q
What is Bishop’s Score used for?
A
To determine how close a patient is to labour and whether induction will be required
4
Q
Interpretation of Bishop’s score:
A
< 5 - labour unlikely to start without induction
> or equal to 8 - cervix is ripe and high chance of spontaneous labour or response to interventions to induce labour
