Uterine Rupture Flashcards
1
Q
Incomplete rupture vs Complete rupture
A
Myometrium only vs also the uterine serosa
2
Q
Complications of the uterine rupture for:
1) the mother
2) the foetus
A
1) Significant bleeding
2) Release into the peritoneal cavity with potential death
3
Q
Most significant risk for uterine rupture
A
Previous C-section
4
Q
7 risk factors for uterine rupture
A
1) VBAC
2) High parity
3) Use of uterotonics
4) Old maternal age
5) High maternal BMI
6) Previous uterine surgery
7) Induction of labour
5
Q
Signs and symptoms of a uterine rupture (6)
A
1) Abdo pain
2) PV bleeding
3) Ceasing of uterine contractions
4) Abnormal CTG
5) Hypotension
6) Collapse
6
Q
Management of uterine rupture for the neonate
A
Emergency C-section
7
Q
Bleeding management in uterine rupture
A
Repair or removal of the uterus
