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Principles of Obstetrics and Terminology Flashcards

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what are some maternal causes of dystocia (4)

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-Abnormalities of the pelvis (size, fracture),
-Cervix (ringwomb), Vagina (vaginal
prolapse)
-Uterine torsion
-Uterine inertia

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what is ringwomb + what happens

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-Failure of cervical dilation

-Genetic link – runs in certain bloodlines
-Normal hormonal changes don’t happen
-No signs of impending labour
-Presents as fetal membranes hanging from vulva

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what causes failure of cervical dilation in cows

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-In association with uterine torsion
-Or if the calf is dead and does not enter pelvic canal (lack of Fergusson reflex)

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what is uterine inertia

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Inability to trigger uterine contractions

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primary uterine inertia

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– Hypocalcemia
– Overstretching – due to hydrops, multiple fetuses

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secondary uterine inertia

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Exhaustion of the myometrium after prolonged and unsuccessful delivery attempt– inability to continue uterine contractions

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fetal causes of dystocia (4)

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-Fetal maternal disproportion (Fetus too big or pelvis too small)
-Fetal malalignment (Presentation, posture or position)
-Multiple fetuses (twins, triplets…)
-Fetal monsters

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what is the most common cause of dystocia in cattle

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Fetal-maternal disproportion

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causes of Fetal-maternal disproportion

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– Heifers with insufficient pelvic size
– Large fetus too big for normal pelvis
– Large bulls
– Double muscled breeds
– Consider calving ease in bull selection

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when can you see Fetal-maternal disproportion in dogs

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single pup litter, puppy grows too big for birth canal

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what is the most common cause of dystocia in horses and alpacas

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Fetal malalignment

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what is fetal malalignment

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Abnormalities of presentation, posture or position

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what is a Congenital abnormalities in cows / what do we see

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Schistosomus reflexus

-Spinal curvature
-Thoracic/ abdominal walls
not fused
-ankylosis

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what is Perosomus elumbus and what does it look like

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-congenital abnormality

-Vertebral agenesis and arthrogryposis
-Front half relatively normal
-Flexure and ankylosis of hindlimbs
-No vertebrae caudal to thorax
-Pelvis is flat

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what is an autosomal recessive issue in angus

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Neuropathic hydrocephalus

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hydrocephalus in horses cause

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-Hydrocephalus in Friesian and Belgian horses associated with nonsense mutation in B3GALNT2
-Autosomal recessive

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what is Fetal Anasarca and who do we see it in

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  • Generalized edema
  • Esp. bulldogs
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what is Fetal ascites

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  • Abdomen full of fluid
  • Assoc. with organ abnormalities
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first and second most common causes of dystocia in cows

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-Fetopelvic disproportion
-Fetal malalignment

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main causes of fetal malalignment in mares

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– Head and/or limb deviation; 40-61%
– Posterior presentations; 11 - 50%
– Contracted tendons; 8%
– Transverse; 10-16%

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most common cause of dystocia in the bitch and queen

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Uterine inertia (complete)

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most common causes of dystocia in the ewe

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-Fetal malalignment
-Obstruction of birth canal

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most common causes of dystocia in the sow

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-Uterine inertia
-Fetal malalignment

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three features of Describing the Fetal Alignment

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  • Presentation
  • Position
  • Posture
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what does presentation describe and options
-Describes the relative association of the LONG AXIS of the fetus with the maternal birth canal -Which half of the fetus is presented first at the entry to the birth canal Normal is: – Anterior longitudinal -or posterior in the cow
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how to tell difference between anterior and posterior position
-anterior = These joints bend in same direction. fetlock and carpus -posterior = These joints bend in different direction. fetlock and hock
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anterior vs posterior presentation
-Anterior Presentation; palmar aspects of forelimb hooves should be pointing down (unless fetus is upside-down) – feel for head Posterior Longitudinal; -Two hindlimbs (hooves) and tail are presented -Plantar aspects of hooves should bepointing UP -Careful palpation of joints -Considered “normal” in cows but usually requires assistance for delivery – PULL!
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what does position describe and what is normal
-Describes the surface of the maternal birth canal to which the dorsal part of the fetus is aligned -Dorsal-sacral is normal (i.e. the dorsum of fetus is aligned with the sacrum of the dam)
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what does posture describe and what is normal
-Describes the disposition of the fetal head, neck and limbs -Normal is extended head and limbs (forelimbs if anterior; hindlimbs if posterior)
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what position is breech
Breech is Posterior with Bilateral Hip Flexion
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what are two abnormal presentations
-transverse -vertical
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transverse presentation; what is it, types
-fetus lies across pelvic inlet ~~dorsal - fetal back at pelvic inlet ~~ventral – all four limbs at pelvic inlet
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vertical presentation; what is it, another name
-Vertical – fetus sits vertically in pelvic inlet -also known as “Dog-Sitting”
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appearance of dog sitting during parturition
-Delivery appears normal and then progress suddenly stops -Fetal hindlimbs are also engaged in pelvis and impede delivery
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abnormal positions (2)
-Dorso; pubic (ie upside-down) -Right or left dorsal- ilial (ie lateral)
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abnormal postures (4)
-Describe the abnormally positioned body part and direction -Lateral deviation of head and neck -Ventroflexion of the head -Carpal flexion; Uni – or bilateral -Shoulder
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what do you need to determine on Initial Exam and Assessment (8)
*History * General Physical * Cervix - ? Dilated, Torsion ? * Fetal viability * Fetal number * Uterine tears * Pelvic size /abnorm. * Presentation, position and posture
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Obstetrical Principles (6)
-Cleanliness -Lubrication – lots! -Care and caution ~~Use relaxed haste ~~Avoid excessive force -Restraint and Location ~~Epidural ~~Sedation ~~General anesthesia (mare) -Rule of 3 – must have 3 parts presented to pull -Have a plan and timelines
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Lidocaine Epidural; where, outcome
-Very useful -Sacro-coccygeal or C1-C2 intervertebral space -Reduces straining to allow easier manipulation of fetus -May result in more assistance being required
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Toxicity of Polymer Lube
-Linked to acute deaths -If it goes intraperitoneal results in peritonitis, hemolysis, renal failure and death -Do not use if C section likely
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how can you assess fetal vitality (6)
-Fetal Reflexes -Disappear from peripheral to central as fetal depression occurs ->Interdigital claw ->Swallowing (Apply pressure to base of tongue) ->Eyeball (disappears last) ->Anal reflex is not consistent -Heart beat – umbilical, tail, thorax -Ultrasound -ECG
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good signs if the calf will fit
* If the fetal fetlocks / hocks can be extended a hands width past the vulva – likely will come * Hooves out with straining and go in when straining stops
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bad signs if the calf will fit
* Prolonged labour and head still not in pelvis * If you bring up the head and limbs and start pulling and the head goes back, likely not enough room * Forelimbs crossed * Volar surfaces of hooves directed medially * In these cases, immediate C-section is best option if calf alive
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Principles in Fetal Repositioning (3)
-Control of limbs/head -Repulsion -Rotation ->Distal limb brought medially ->Joint rotated laterally (Eg. Carpal flexion)
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why do you cup the hooves when pulling calves
to prevent trauma to dam
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whats the best thing to do to try and get the calf to fit out
Rotate fetus 45 degrees through widest angle of pelvis to prevent hiplock
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what is the rule of 3 in obstetrics?
Rule of 3 – must have 3 parts presented to pull
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Options for Resolution of Dystocia (4)
-Assisted Vaginal Delivery AVD (standing) -Controlled Vaginal Delivery CVD (anesthetized) -Fetotomy -Caesarean Section
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Assisted Vaginal Delivery; what do you do
-Performed standing (+/- sedation or epidural) -Reposition fetus -Deliver fetus in downward arc -Walk fetus through birth canal one forelimb in front of the other
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Traction Guidelines
Need 70 kg force to deliver a calf -careful when using assisting devices!
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Controlled Vaginal Delivery; who is it used in, allows for what
-Under general anesthesia -Used in mares -Often permits manipulations and extraction that are otherwise not possible -Easy to move quickly onto a fetotomy or C section

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