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Pathology | Medicine (MD/DO) School Study Aid
Cesarean Section - Indications
- Maternal Indications
- Active Genital Herpes Infection
- Cervical Cancer
- Eclampsia (Preeclampsia)
- History of Uterine Surgery
- History of C-section (Vertical)
- Fetal Indications
- Malpresentation
- Fetal Distress
- Cord Compression/Prolapse
- Other Indications
- Failed Vaginal Delivery
- Cephalopelvic Disproportion
- Abruptio Placentae or Placenta Previa
2 mins
Placenta Previa
- Mechanism
- Placenta Covers Cervical Os
- Assessment
- Painless
- Bright Red Vaginal Bleeding
- Interventions
- Stable Fetus
- Bed Rest
- Observation
- Unstable Fetus
- C-section Delivery
- Considerations
- Risk for Shock
- Magnesium Sulfate
- Tocolysis
3 mins
Abruptio Placentae
- Mechanism
- Premature Separation of Placenta
- Assessment
- Tearing Pain
- Bleeding (Often Concealed)
- Rigid Uterus
- Contractions
- Interventions
- Prepare for Vaginal Delivery
- Considerations
- Increased Risks for Neonate
- Rh (Rhesus) Incompatibilities
- Increased Risk for Shock
- Monitor Fetal Heart Rate
2 mins
Mechanism of Labor
- Engagement
- Descent
- Flexion
- Internal Rotation
- Extension
- External Rotation (Restitution)
- Expulsion of Infant
2 mins
Induction of Labor
- Indications
- Premature Rupture of Membranes
- Danger to Fetus or Mother
- Prolonged Gestation
- Contraindications
- Placenta Abnormalities
- Transverse Fetal Position
- Prolapsed Umbilical Cord
- Active Genital Herpes Infection
- Uterine Muscle Incision
- Hemorrhage
3 mins
True vs. False Labor
- Bloody Show
- True Labor
- Regular, Strong Contractions
- Progressive Effacement and Dilation
- Engagement of Presenting Part
- False Labor
- Irregular Contractions
- Cervix Soft
- No Engagement of Presenting Part
2 mins
Premature Rupture of Membranes (PROM)
- Pathophysiology
- Rupture > 1 Hour Before Labor
- Risk Factors
- Infection
- PROM History
- Incompetent Cervix
- Diagnosis
- Fern Test
- Nitrazine Paper Test
- Ultrasound
- Treatment
- Consider Tocolytics
- Consider Antibiotics
- < 34 Weeks Gestation
- Corticosteroids
- > 34 Weeks Gestation
- Induction of Labor
2 mins
Prolapsed Umbilical Cord
- Mechanism
- Cord Prolapses
- Signs and Symptoms
- Visualization of Cord
- Prolonged or Variable Decelerations
- Considerations
- Hips Elevated
- Insert 2 fingers in Vagina
- Saline Towel on Cord
- Oxygen
2 mins
Incompetent Cervix
- Mechanism
- Premature Cervical Dilation
- Assessment
- Recurring Miscarriage
- Short Cervix
- Considerations
- Cervical Cerclage
- Rest
- Labor
1 min
Decelerations (and Accelerations) Overview
- VEAL CHOP
- Variable Deceleration
- Cord Compression
- Early Deceleration
- Head Compression
- Acceleration
- Okay
- Late Deceleration
- Placental Insufficiency
2 mins
Early Decelerations
- Cause
- Fetal Head Compression
- Occurs During
- Uterine Contractions
- Placement of Internal Mode of Monitoring
- Vaginal Examination
- Fundal Pressure
- Considerations
- Normal Pattern
1 min
Variable Decelerations
- Mechanism
- Umbilical Cord Compression
- Occurs During
- Abnormal Cord Position
- Considerations
- Transition Phase
- Interventions
- Oxygen with Non-Rebreather (8-10 L/min)
- Change Maternal Position
- Discontinue Oxytocin
2 mins
Late Decelerations
- Cause
- Uteroplacental Insufficiency
- Occurs During
- Disruption of Oxygen Transfer to Fetus
- Considerations
- Abnormal Pattern
- Interventions
- Discontinue Oxytocin
- Oxygen with Non-Rebreather (8-10 L/min)
- Side-lying Position
- Elevate Legs
- Increase Rate of IV Solution
2 mins
Vasa Previa
- Characteristics
- Fetal Vessels Over Internal Cervical Os
- Risk Factors
- Velamentous Umbilical Cord Insertion
- Placental Abnormalities
- Multiparity
- Presentation
- Rupture of Membranes
- Painless Vaginal Bleeding
- Fetal Distress
- Diagnosis
- Doppler Ultrasound
- Treatment
- Emergency Cesarean Delivery
2 mins
