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Term
percent of deliveries that are operative
Definition
33
Term
indications for operative delivery 7
Definition
exhaustion, inability to push, cardiac disease, prolonged second stage, arrest of decent, rotation, NRFHT
Term
why to choose vaccum 3
Definition
easier, acynclytic, prevent larger lacs
Term
why to choose forceps 3
Definition
rotations, higher success, less than 34 wks
Term
define outlet forceps 3
Definition
scalp visible without labial separation, ROA/LOA/OA/OP, rotation <45 deg
Term
define low forceps 2
Definition
2+ station, with/out rotation 45 deg
Term
define mid forceps 1
Definition
above 2 station but engaged
Term
placing a vaccum
Definition
2cm from anterior to posterior fontanel, centered on sagittal suture
Term
placing forceps
Definition
saggital suture aligned with shanks, posterior fontanelle 1 finger from shanks, lamboid equadistand from blades
Term
requirements before operative delivery 10
Definition
10cm, ruptured, engaged, position determined, EFW determined, pelvis adequate, empty bladder, consent, willingness to abandon
Term
which episotomy do you do with operative and why
Definition
mediolateral has less OSASIS
Term
downsides of mediolateral episotomy
Definition
more pain and dysparunea
Term
maternal complications of operative 3
Definition
OASIS, 6x increase in 3-4 lacs, increased incontinence only if visible sphincter tears

(no change in sexual, pelvic floor from SVD)
Term
percent recurrence of sphincter tears in next pregnancy
Definition
3.2
Term
downsides to forceps vs vaccum 5
Definition
increased OASIS and 3-4 lacs, fetal fx, facial nerve palsies, brachial injury

(no change in incontinence)
Term
fetal complications of operative 13
Definition
intracranial hemorrhage, neurologic injury, scalp lac, cephalohematoma, subgaleal hemorrhage, intracranial hemorrhage, hyperbilirubinemia, facal lacs, facial nerve palsies, retinal hemorrhage, corneal abrasions, ocular trauma, scull fx
Term
downsides to vaccum vs forceps 4
Definition
cephalohematoma, scalp lacs, fracture, plexus injury
Term
risks of doing CD instead of operative
Definition
same risks of encephalopathy, hemorrhage, death, future speech/neuro function in operative and CD. indicating that likely these would have occurred either way due to the indication for the operative delivery, not the operative itself
Term
increased risk for macrosomic babies in operative delivery
Definition
injury rate 1.6 compared to 0.4% in operative in babies >4000g in SVD, 7x increased with forceps but only for 6mo, longer term injury the same, use operative with caution if suspect macrosomia
Term
contraindications to operative 4
Definition
fetal head not engaged, position not determined, suspect bone demineralization disorder in baby, suspect bleeding disorder in baby

indeterminate fetal heart pattern is NOT a contraindication
Term
failure rate of operative
Definition
2.9-6.5%
Term
factors that increase the failure rate of operative 2
Definition
increased birth weight, prolonged second state
Term
risk of CD after operative failure 5
Definition
increased subdural/cerebral hematoma, need for mechanical ventilation, seizures, all risks increased in NRFHT, NICU admission
Term
when do you called a failed operative
Definition
no specific number of pop offs studied, failed if no decent
Term
risk of using sequential operative devices 6
Definition
subdural/cerebral/subarachnoid hemorrhage, facial nerve injury, brachial injury, severe lacerations, OSASIS, decreased umbilical A pH
Term
benefits of cup types of vaccum
Definition
pliable cup increases pop offs but decreases scalp trauma

no other differences in things like apgars, cord pH, neuro complications, retinal hemorrhages, maternal trauma, or blood loss
Term
risks of prolonged vacumm
Definition
time applied increases risk of cephalohematoma (28% if >5min) but decreasing pressure between pulls dosent help.

overall risk 11.5%
Term
successrate of SVD after operative rotation
Definition
90%
Term
forceps used for operative rotation
Definition
keilland
Term
risk of operative rotation
Definition
no increased maternal or fetal injury
Term
risk of operative OP delivery
Definition
increased lacerations if done without rotation
Term
define tolac
Definition
attempt of svd regardless of outcome
Term
benefits of vbac 8
Definition
decreased hemorrhage, clots, infection, recovery time, hysterectomies, bowel/bladder injury, transfusion, abnormal placentation
Term
risk of tolac
Definition
uterine rupture/dehissicence
Term
risk of rupture with 1 previous CD
Definition
0.5-0.9%
Term
average VBAC success rate
Definition
60-80%
Term
signs unfavorable for vbac 10
Definition
AOD, induction, augmentation, increased age, BMI, EFW (4000-4500), >40wk, hx dystocia, induction, unfavorable cervix
Term
signs favorable for vbac (that are not just the opposite of the unfavorable ones) 3
Definition
delivery <19mo ago, pre-e, hx of SVD
Term
risk increasing uterine rupture 8
Definition
classical/T-incision, hx rupture, transfundal surgery, no hx of SVD, unfavorable cervix, higher Pitocin doses, uterine manipulation, uterine anomalies
Term
how to success rate for vbac correlate with neonatal morbidity rates for vbac
Definition
if success 60-70% then morbidity is equal to RCD

if success <60% then morbidity > RCD
Term
risk of rupture if >1 CD
Definition
depends on the study 0.9-3.7%, 0.7-0.9%, 1.8%
Term
how does number of previous CD change the success rate for vbac
Definition
it dosent
Term
what are the risk of vbac if >2 CD
Definition
unknown
Term
how do you decide if they should tolac if macrosomic
Definition
decreased success if 4000-4500g of hx dystocia, macrosomia alone should not stop tolac, consider previous delivery weights
Term
at how many weeks does vbac success lower, what are the increased risks
Definition
40wks, no increased rupture risk
Term
can a low vertical hx cd tolac, what are the risks
Definition
yes, no increased risk
Term
what do you do if someone with an unknown uterine incision wants to tolac
Definition
has similar success to known incisions, allow tolac unless circumstances suspicious for classical
Term
can twins tolac, how does this affect success
Definition
yes, it dosent
Term
what cant you use to induce a tolac, why
Definition
prostaglandin E1 (misoprostol) increase risk of rupture
Term
what is the percent of rupture in tolac with prostaglandin E1 induction
Definition
2.24% (compared with 1.4% in SVD)
Term
can you give prostaglandin E2 in vbac
Definition
limited data
Term
can you ECV a tolac, how does this affect success rate
Definition
yes only if low transverse incision, no change in success
Term
does epidural effect tolac success or mask rupture
Definition
no
Term
what is the #1 signs of rupture
Definition
change in FHR tracing
Term
how can you expect dilation/decent to be different in a tolac
Definition
it wont, it will be similar to primip
Term
signs of uterine rupture 7
Definition
variables (70% of cases), bradycardia, tachysystole, vaginal bleeding, loss of station, pain, hypovolemia
Term
how does an IUPC help diagnose rupture
Definition
it dosent, no data for IUPC
Term
if you notice a defect in uterus after vaginal delivery of a vbac on manual exploration what should you do
Definition
if the mom is stable, nothing
Term
risk of rupture if hx of rupture in prior uterine scar
Definition
6%
Term
if someone has a history of classical, myomectomy, rupture, etc when should you schedule their CD
Definition
36+0 to 38+6
Term
how do you induce a 2T delivery in a tolac
Definition
misoprostol/prostaglandins ok, similar risk as if unscarred uterus, risk <1%
Term
how do you induce a 3T IUFD if a tolac
Definition
TOLAC should be encouraged as there is no fetal risks, consider CD if hx of classical, induce same as regular tolac
Term
when should you refer a tolac out of your facility
Definition
not a level I center
Term
secondary sequale of hemorrhage 6
Definition
ARDS, shock, DIC, ARF, infertility, sheenhans syndrome
Term
what percent of maternal mortality is hemorrhage
Definition
10
Term
define hemorrhage
Definition
EBL >1000 plus si/sx anemia/hypovolemia
Term
why is HCT decrease >10 not a marker for hemorrhage
Definition
because labs are delayed
Term
why aernt tachycardia/hypotension the markers for hemorrhage
Definition
because its too late, by the time these happen there is substantial loss (25% or >1500cc)
Term
define secondary PPH
Definition
>24h post delivery
Term
causes of primary PPH 5
Definition
atony 70-80%, lacerations, retained placenta, accrete, DIC, inversion
Term
causes of secondary PPH 4
Definition
subinvolution, retained products, infection, inherited conagulation defects
Term
what is the most effective prophylaxis for uterine atony
Definition
Pitocin IM/IV, adding methergine or cytotec was no more effective, nipple stim and breastfeeding don't do anything either
Term
when should Pitocin be given as atony prophylaxis
Definition
no change in effect based on exact timing
Term
causes of uterine atony 9
Definition
prolonged Pitocin, multiparity, infection, general anesthesia, multigestation, polyhydraminos, macrosomia, fibroids, inversion, long labor
Term
risk factors for uterine inversion 4
Definition
fundal placenta, short cord, increased traction, hx inversion
Term
genital trauma / risk factors for it that can cause hemorrhage 6
Definition
lacerations, hematomas, episotomy, uterine rupture, precipitous labor, operative delivery
Term
risk factors for retained placenta 4
Definition
accrete, succentuate lobe, hx of uterine surgery, incomplete delivery
Term
causes of abnormal coagulation that lead to PPH 9
Definition
pre-e, von willibrand, infection, fetal demise, abruption, AFE, fever/sepsis, large amounts of crystalloid, anticoagulants
Term
treatments for atony 4
Definition
empty bladder, uterine massage, uterotonics, tamponade/compression sutures
Term
treatment for uterine artery trauma after SVD
Definition
IR embolization
Term
treatment for vaginal hematoma
Definition
I+D if enlarging or abnormal vitals, if not hemostatic after I+D pack or IR embolize
Term
what do you do if you cannot find the source of bleeding and si/sx suggestive of hemorrhage
Definition
suspect retroperitoneal or intraperitoneal bleeding
Term
how can you rule out retained placenta
Definition
normal EMS is diagnostic
Term
treatment of retained placents
Definition
manual extraction, banjo curette D+C
Term
define couvelaire
Definition
bleeding into myometrium secondary to abruption, can lead to PPH
Term
how does AFE cause hypovolemia
Definition
when combined with abruption leads to DIC and decreased fibrinogen
Term
signs of abruption
Definition
vaginal bleeding, pain, tachysystole (high frequency, low amplitude)
Term
what percent of mass transfusions are for abruption
Definition
17
Term
what are the benefits of TXA
Definition
do not reduce hyst rate or death but do reduce maternal mortality, decreased blood loss when used prophylactically
Term
risks of TXA
Definition
studies show no increased risk of thrombi
Term
when to give TXA
Definition
when initial therapies for PPH fail, earlier use works better
Term
dosing of Pitocin for PPH
Definition
10-40 U / 500-1000cc IV
10 U IM
Term
contraindications to pitocin
Definition
rarely hypersensitivity
Term
side effects of Pitocin 4
Definition
nausea, vomiting, hyponatremia, hypotension if fast IV push
Term
dosing of methergine
Definition
0.2mg IM q2-4h
Term
contraindications to methergine 3
Definition
hypertension/pre-e, cerebrovascular disease, hypersensitivity
Term
side effects of methergine 2
Definition
n/v, hypertension especially if IV
Term
other names for hemabate 2
Definition
15-methyl PFG2a, carboprost
Term
dosing of hemabate
Definition
0.25mg IM or intrauterine, q15-90min, max 8 doses
Term
contraindications to hemabate 6
Definition
allergy, asthma, HTN, hepatic/pulmonary/cardiac disease
Term
side effects of hemabate 5
Definition
n/v/d, f/c, ha, htn, bronchospasm
Term
dosing of misoprostol
Definition
600-1000mcg SL/PR x1
Term
contraindications to misoprostol
Definition
allergy
Term
side effects of misoprostol 3
Definition
n/v/d, f/c, ha
Term
what is the success rate of uterine tamponade
Definition
86%
Term
what are the options for uterine tamponade 6
Definition
compression sutures, bakri, ebb balloon, packing, multiple foley catheters, combinations
Term
how much is a bakri filled with
Definition
300-500cc
Term
how much is a ebb balloon filled with
Definition
750cc uterine, 300cc vaginal
Term
how much are foleys used for uterine tamponade filled with
Definition
multiple with 60cc
Term
how is uterine packing placed
Definition
4in gauze, can soak with 5000U thrombin in 5mL saline, tie together
Term
when to use uterine artery embolization
Definition
stable but persistent bleeding failed Rx/compression therapy
Term
what does UAE use to embolize
Definition
gell, sponge, coils, or microparticles
Term
what is the success rate of UAE
Definition
89%
Term
what percent of people who get UAE will need hyst
Definition
15
Term
risk of UAE 5
Definition
<5% incidence: DVT, uterine necrosis, peripheral neuropathy

5-15% incidence: preterm delivery

7% incidence: IUGR

note that the incidence of those OB ones are the same as the general population
Term
how do you do laparotomy for PPH
Definition
midline vertical
Term
what are the types of vascular ligations for PPH
Definition
O'Leary: uterine artery ligation suture
internal iliac A ligation: less successful requires retroperitoneal
Term
what is the success rate of vascular atery ligation of PPH
Definition
92%
Term
what is the risks and incidence of complications of c-hyst
Definition
bladder injury 6-12%
ureter injury 0.4-41%
Term
what are the uterine compression sutures
Definition
b-lynch, cho, hayman
Term
success rate of uterine compression sutures
Definition
60-75%
Term
what suture do you use for b-lynch and why
Definition
chromic, rapidly absorbed
Term
risk of uterine compression sutures
Definition
low risk of uterine necrosis
Term
risk factors for accrete 2
Definition
hx uterine sx, placenta previa
Term
risk of accrete based on CD number
Definition
0.2, 0.3, 0.6, 2.1, 2.3, 6.7%
Term
risk of accrete if previa based on CD number
Definition
3, 11, 40, 61, 67%
Term
types of accreta removal
Definition
curette, wedge, medical management, hysterectomy
Term
risk of uterine consveration when accreta
Definition
40% risk of hyst, 42% risk major morbidity
Term
risk of accreta recurrance
Definition
20%
Term
incidence of uterine inversion
Definition
1:3700-20000 SVD
1:1860 CD
Term
signs of uterine inversion 4
Definition
hemorrhage, CV collapse, firm mass at or below cervix, decreased fundal height
Term
what to do initially in inversion
Definition
leave placenta in place, manually replace uterus, relax with terb/Mg/general anesthesia/nitro if needed
Term
what do you do if you cant revert the uterus with traditional methods
Definition
laparotomy: huntingtons/haultain procedure
Term
huntingtons procedure
Definition
progressive upward traction with babcock or allis during laparotomy for inversion
Term
haultain procedure
Definition
during laparotomy for inversion incise cervix posteriorly and digitally reposition then repair
Term
when should you transfuse 2
Definition
>1500cc loss and abnormal vitals, HBG <7/HCT <20 and symptomatic
Term
define mass transfusion 4 different ways
Definition
10U PRBC in 24h
or
4U in 1h
or
anticipate need for ongoing replacement
or
replacing total blood volume
Term
what are the blood products that are 1:1
Definition
PRBC, FFP, PLT
Term
when should you use cryo
Definition
DIC/decreased fibrinogen
Term
risk of autologous transfusion
Definition
safe in OB, can cause allimmunization give rhogam, no risk of AFE
Term
what is the increased risk of hemorrhage mortality in jehovas witness in OB
Definition
44-130x mortality
Term
transfusion complications 10
Definition
hyperkalemia
hypokalemia
hypothermia
worsening coagulopathy
dilutive coagulopathy
pulmonary edema
febrile non-hemolytic reactions
acute hemolytic reactions
lung injury / TRALI
infection (hepatitis, HIV, west nile, Chagas, lyme, malaria)
Term
what causes hyperkalemia/hypocalcemia/hypothermia in transfusion
Definition
citrate preservative in blood increases K which decreases Ca which causes acidosis and hypothermia, worsening coagulopathy
Term
what causes dilutive coagulopathy in transfusion
Definition
excessive crystalloid use
Term
what is the risk of infection from transfusion
Definition
1:1,000,000
Term
what are prothrombin concentrates made of, when do you use them
Definition
human plasma derived vitamin K dependent clotting factors

warfarin reversal, specific factor deficiencies ( II, IX, I, or combination II/VII/IX/X)
Term
when do you use fibrinogen concentrates
Definition
acute bleeds if congenital fibrin deficiency
Term
when do you use recombinant factor VII
Definition
hemophilia A+B, last resort in PPH
Term
how does recombinant factor VII work
Definition
vitamin K dependent serine protease
Term
complications of recombinant factor VII
Definition
2-9% thrombus rate
Term
how much do you transfuse at a time
Definition
1U PRBC
Term
IV vs PO Fe
Definition
PO is better at 14d but their the same at 40-42d
Term
what is the #1 site of ob laceration
Definition
perineal body
Term
what are the parts of the perineal body 3
Definition
transverse perineal muscles, bulbocavernosus attachments, connective tissue
Term
muscle type and function of external anal sphincter
Definition
skeletal muscle voluntary
Term
muscle type and function of internal anal sphincter
Definition
autonomic smooth muscle, 80% of resting pressure
Term
how large is the anal sphincter complex and what are the components
Definition
external and internal sphincter overlap 1-2cm, total 4cm
Term
what percent of deliveries will get a laceration
Definition
53-79%
Term
define primary lac
Definition
skin
Term
define secondary lac
Definition
perineal muscle and skin
Term
define 3rd deg lac
Definition
A <50% of external sphincter
B >50% of external sphincter
C internal and external sphincter
Term
define 4th deg lac
Definition
external and internal sphincter and rectal mucosa
Term
incidence of 3rd deg lac
Definition
3.3%
Term
incidence of 4th deg lac
Definition
1.1%
Term
incidence of OASIS
Definition
11%
Term
incidence of episotomy
Definition
12%
Term
define midline episotomy
Definition
within 3mm of midline in posterior forchette 0-25 deg of saggital plane
Term
most common episotomy
Definition
midline in USA, mediolateral in Europe
Term
define mediolateral episotomy
Definition
within 3mm of midline in posterior forchette, lateral 60 deg from midline towards ischial tuberosity
Term
which episotomy is recommended
Definition
insufficient evidence
Term
risk of oasis in 3-4 deg lac
Definition
10x
Term
what increases the risk of POP
Definition
multiple SVDs and multiple lacerations

NOT episotomy
Term
does episotomy increase incontinence
Definition
yes, increases anal incontinence even if no evident oasis

no increased urinary incontinence or pop
Term
risk factors for oasis 10
Definition
forceps, vaccum, midline episotomy, increased birth weight, mother/sister with oasis, Asian, primip, IOL, augmentation
Term
what is an exacerbating factor increasing 3-4 deg lacs with episotomy
Definition
forceps
Term
does episotomy cause dysparunea
Definition
initially but same rate at 6-11y as SVD
Term
does perineal massage work, when should it be done
Definition
at 34wk+: decreased trauma/episotomy and PP pain in multips only

in 2nd stage of labor: decreased 3-4 deg lacs
Term
does perineal support decrease oasis
Definition
50/50 results in trials, insufficient evidence
Term
do warm compresses help oasis
Definition
decreased 3-4 deg lacs but not lacs in general
Term
do any labor positions help with lacerations, how specifically
Definition
upright/lateral position decreased episotomy and operative delivery but increased second deg lacs

lithotomy decreased second deg lacs

lateral with delayed pushing decreased lacs

insufficient evidence
Term
does delayed pushing decreased lacs
Definition
one study said with lateral position but insufficient evidence, in general no
Term
is there risk of routine episotomy with operative delivery
Definition
no change in oasis, pph, neonatal trauma, urinary morbidities, anal incontinence, dysparunea at 1y or immediately PP
Term
effect of midline episotomy on lacerations
Definition
increased 3-4 deg, increased length by 3cm
Term
benefits of restrictive episotomy practice
Definition
decreased severe perineal trauma and healing complications
Term
down sides of restrictive episotomy practice
Definition
increased anterior vaginal trauma, mediolateral decreases oasis in primpis but not multips
Term
incidence of oasis in routine vs restrictive use of episotomy
Definition
routine 0.2%, restrictive 1%
Term
risks specific to mediolateral episotomy
Definition
increased perineal pain and dysparunea at 3mo
Term
althrough not enough evidence to specifically recommend, what is the soft recommendation for preferred episotomy and why
Definition
mediolateral due to decreased 3-4 deg lacs, but may increase pain/dysparunea
Term
risks specific to midline episotomy
Definition
3-4 deg lacs
Term
treatment of labial lacs
Definition
heal spontaneous or sutured, if they distort anatomy or are bleeding suture, if not can leave alone
Term
treatment of 1-2 deg lacs
Definition
insufficient evidence to recommend suturing, no difference at 6-12wk PP in urinary or anal incontinence or sexual function
Term
what is the incidence of clinically recognizable oasis
Definition
4%
Term
what is the incidence of non-clinically recognizable oasis, occult
Definition
27%
Term
benefits/risks of sewing 1st deg lac
Definition
more effecting, decreased dysparunea and perineal pain

increased gaping wounds at 48h

no need to repair if no distortion in anatomy
Term
dermabond vs suture in 1st deg lacs
Definition
similar results, glue decreases repair time and need for local anesthetic, glue is less painful
Term
continuous vs interrupted suture for 2nd deg lacs
Definition
continus causes less pain, less analgesia need, less need for suture removal postpartum

no difference in long term pain, dysparunea, or need to resuture
Term
preferred suture in 2nd deg lacs and why
Definition
synthetic absorbable decreases pain and need for analgesia

catgud requires more resuturing

synthetic may increase need for removal if not rapidly absorbing kind
Term
suture vs glue for skin closure in 2nd deg lacs
Definition
closing skin/SQ ok with glue or suture, glue takes less time, no pain difference
Term
suture type and method of vaginal lacs
Definition
running locking or interrupted
2-0 chromic or polyglactin
Term
suture type for internal anal sphincter
Definition
3-0 polyglactin if with rectal muscularis, 3-0 monofilament if muscle alone
Term
suture type for external anal sphincter
Definition
3-0 polyglactin, 3-0 polydioxaone, or 2-0 polyglactin
Term
how to suture external anal sphincter
Definition
and to end repair including muscle and fascial sheath

overall repair 1-1.5cm of muscle in overalp

if 3A-B don't do overlap
Term
how to repair anal mucosa
Definition
subcuticular running or interrupted
Term
suture for anal mucosa
Definition
delayed absorbable 4-0 or 3-0 polyglactin or chromic

if second layer through rectal m uscularis too 3-0 polyglactin running or interrupted
Term
which is better for external anal sphincter muscle repair
Definition
end to end and overlap same in perineal pain and dysparunea and flatal incontinence at 12 mo

overlap decreased fecal urgency, fecal incontinence at 12mo but no difference at 36mo
Term
antibiotics for 3-4 deg lacs
Definition
1 dose of 2nd gen ceph decreases PP wound complications at 2wk (cefotetan, cefoxitin)
Term
signs of retained sponge 4
Definition
fever, pain, infection, psychological harm
Term
rate of wound breakdown in oasis
Definition
25%
Term
rate of infection of oasis repair
Definition
20%
Term
what percent of fistulas are caused by oasis
Definition
9%
Term
benefits of laxatives after oasis
Definition
decreased pain, decreased time to first bm
Term
what are proven things that decrease perineal pain
Definition
cooling - limited evidence
suppositories - decrease need for additional meds but no improvement
Term
complications of suppositories for perineal pain
Definition
decreased wound healing in 4MLL
Term
treatment of superficial perineal lac wound breakdown
Definition
expectant management
Term
treatment of extensive breakdown of perineal lac wound
Definition
needs primary closure, inadequate repair leads to fistulas
Term
when do you repair a fistula
Definition
when infectionis cone
Term
prevention of urinary / anal incontinence PP
Definition
pelvic floor exercises with vaginal device that increases resistance decreases urinary but not anal incontinence

biofeedback improves motor/sensory function and cortical awareness of sphincter but no benefit for fecal incontinence
Term
what is the risk of repeat oasis
Definition
3%
Term
can you screen to see if oasis damage is so significant that they shouldn't have an svd again
Definition
no, US of oasis evidence was not benifit
Term
when should you offer cd if history of oasis
Definition
had incontinence, had wound infection, needed repeat repair, other wound complications, had psych trauma
Term
risk factors for shoulder dystocia
Definition
persistent AP diameter at prlvic brim, mid pelvic operative delivery, macrosomia, hx dystocia, large chest to BP diameter, truncal rotation does not occur, precipitous labor, diabetes (but most cases are in non-DM)
Term
poor predictors of dystocia that we often use
Definition
prolonged second stage, excessive weight gain, operative delivery, Pitocin, fetal BP diameter, multiparity, epidural, induction, precipitous deliery
Term
incidence of dystocia
Definition
o.2-3%
Term
maternal complications not associated with maneuvers for dystocia
Definition
PPH 11%, lacs (4deg 3.8%), symphysis separation, lateral femoral cutaneous neuropathy due to hyperflexion
Term
maternal complications associated with maneuvers for dystoci
Definition
OASIS increased with 4+ maneuvers

cervical/vaginal injury, uterine rupture, urethra/bladder lacs - associated with zavanelli or sphyphsotomy
Term
complications of dystocia for baby
Definition
brachial plexus injury, clavicle/humerus fx, diaphragmatic paralysis, horners syndrome, facial nerve injury, laryngeal nerve palsy, encephalopathy, death
Term
what increases encephalopathy risk with dystoci
Definition
>5 maneuvers, time average 10min
Term
rate of fetal injury in dystoci
Definition
5.2%
Term
rate of transient brachial plexus injury after dystoci
Definition
10-20%
Term
rate of complete recovery after brachial plexus injury
Definition
50-80%
Term
rate of recovery in C5-6 or C5-7 injuries of fetus
Definition
64%
Term
rate of recovery in C5-T1 injuries of fetus
Definition
14%
Term
mechanism of fetal demise or major injury in dystoci
Definition
vagal stimulation, compression of neck decreasing blood to brain
Term
what is the time of dystocia associated with fetal demise or major morbidities
Definition
not associated with time
Term
recurrence rate of dystocia
Definition
1-16% (average 10%)
Term
is CD recommended after dystocia
Definition
universal elective CD not recommended but discuss benefits with patient
Term
does IOL vs spontaneous labor in macrosomia (4000-4500g) change rate of brachial plexus injury or dystoci
Definition
each had 20% risk dystocia, 30% risk of CD, no change in brachial plexus injury
Term
does expectant management vs induction of diabetic change rate of dystocia
Definition
10% in expectant
1.4$ in induction at 38-39wk

but insufficient evidence to recommend IOL for macrosomia in DM
Term
when should elective CD be recommended in macrosomia
Definition
EFW >5000g in DM, >4500 in non-DM
Term
what percent of brachial injury occurs without dystocia
Definition
50%, even seen in CD and in posterior arms
Term
explain how downward traction should be done in dystocia
Definition
axial traction 25-45 deg below horizontal in lithotomy, lateral traction increases brachial injury
Term
how does mcroberts work
Definition
causes cephalid rotation of symphysis and flattening of lumbar lordosis
Term
how does suprapubic pressure work in dystocia
Definition
push down and lateral to abduct and rotate the anterior shoulder
Term
what are the risks of fundal pressure during dystocia
Definition
uterine rupture, impaction of shoulder
Term
what is the most successful maneuver during dystocia
Definition
delivery of posterior arm 95% within 4min
Term
explain rubin
Definition
rotate posterior shoulder anterioe
Term
explain woodscrew
Definition
pressure on anterior clavicle of posterior shoulder to turn baby until anterior shoulder moves
Term
explain axillary sling in dystocia
Definition
12-14F catheter posterior shoulder traction
Term
explain gaskin
Definition
all 4s, causes downward traction of posterior shoulder
Term
what are the initial dystocia maneuvers
Definition
mcroberts, suprapubic pressure, posterior arm, robin, woodscrew, axillary sling, gaskin
Term
what do you do if initial dystocia maneuvers don't work
Definition
repeat them all, episotomy to provide more space for them...

zavanelli, abdominal rescue, clavicle fx
Term
explain zavanelli
Definition
replaces fetal head then cd
Term
explain abdominal rescue in dystocia
Definition
laparotomy and hysterectomy to dislodge shoulder
Term
what percent of births are preterm
Definition
12
Term
what percent of neonatal deaths are due to preterm
Definition
70
Term
what percent of lifelong neurological issues are due to preterm
Definition
25-50
Term
define preterm delivery
Definition
delivery 20-36+6
Term
define preterm labor
Definition
preterm contractions and change in dilation (minimal cervix 2cm) or effacement
Term
what percent of preterm labor delivery in 7d
Definition
10
Term
why aernt cervical length and/or FFN good for diagnosis of PTD/PTL
Definition
poor positive predictive value
Term
what percent of PTL resolves
Definition
30
Term
what percent of PTL will deliver at term
Definition
50
Term
what percent of PTL will delivery in 14d
Definition
3
Term
why give tocolytics if preterm
Definition
to give 48h steroids
after an event known to cause contractions (abdominal sx)
for transport
Term
when is it ok in pregnancy weeks to give tocolytics
Definition
23-34wks
Term
contraindications to tocolytics 9
Definition
iufd
lethal anomaly
nrfht
pre-e with sf/eclampsia
hemodynamically instability
chorio
pprom
agent specific allergy/contraindication
Term
when to give steroids
Definition
23-34wk if risk of delivery in 7d, decreases morbidity at 34-36wk as well
Term
benefits of steroids 4
Definition
decreased RDS, intercranial hemorrhage, necrotizine enterocolitis, and death
Term
when can you give rescue steroids
Definition
same weeks, >14d from last course (may do as little as 7d)
Term
dose of bmtz
Definition
12mg x2 q24h
Term
if someone is going to deliver before second steroid dose what do you do
Definition
give 1st dose anyways, don't accelerate dosing no benifit
Term
what is the benefit of mag in preterm
Definition
does not prolong pregnancy
decreased cerebral palsy
Term
when do you give mg for neuro protection
Definition
23-32wk
Term
side effects of CCB tocolytic
Definition
dizzy, flushing, hypotension, bradycardia (with Mg), elevated LFTs
Term
contraindications to CCB tocolytic
Definition
hypotension, aortic insufficiency or other cardiac lesions
Term
side effects of nsaid tocolytic
Definition
n/v/d, gerd, thrombocytopenia without affecting platelet function, fetal ductus constriction, oligohydraminos, necrotizing enterocolitis, patent ductus arterosis
Term
complications of nsaid tocolytic
Definition
bleeding, gerd, pud, renal dysfunction, asthma
Term
complications of b-agonist tocolytic
Definition
tachycardia, hypotension, palpitations, sob, cp, pumpnary edema, hypokalemia, hyperglycemia, fetal tachycardia
Term
contraindications of b-agonist tocolytic
Definition
cardiac disease, DM poorly controlled
Term
side effects of mag
Definition
flushing, diaphoresis, decreased DTRs, respiratory depression, cardiac arrest, if with CCB bradycardia and LV systolic dysfunction, neuromuscular blockage, neonatal depression
Term
contraindications of mag
Definition
myasthenia gravis
Term
why cant mg just be my tocolytic if on it anyways
Definition
it can, but usually give something else too it isn't great, don't give ccb has side effects, if <32wk give indomethican
Term
when is it ok to use terb
Definition
not as a long term tocolytic, reserve for uterine tachysystole, must be in-patient, no longer than 48-72h use
Term
can you give maintinence tocolytics
Definition
atosiban is the only drug that is effective but it isn't approved in the us
Term
risks of bedrest
Definition
VTE, deconditioning, bone deminieralization, employment loss
Term
can you use tocolytics in multiples
Definition
no they cause pulmonary edema, risk>benefit - BP on pre-term

ok to give in multiples to get steroids on board up to 48h, still increased pulmonary edema risk - multiples PB
Term
can you use Mg and steroids in multiples pre-term
Definition
yes, no good studies, extrapolating benefit from singletons
Term
risk of still birth in multiples
Definition
5x
Term
risk of neonatal death in multiples
Definition
7x
Term
cause of most neonatal deaths in multiples
Definition
prematurity
Term
increases all risks in multiples in general
Definition
monochorionic and increased babies
Term
rate of twins
Definition
33/1000
Term
rate of triplets
Definition
153/100,000
Term
why increased multiples
Definition
increased maternal age, increased ART
Term
fetal complications in multiples
Definition
stillbirth, neonatal death, intra/periventricular hemorrhage, leukomalacia, cerebral palsy, prematurity, IUGR
Term
mean gestation age at birth of singleton, twins, triplets, quads
Definition
singleton 38+7
twins 35+3
triplets 31+9
quads 29+5
Term
rate of cerebral palsy in 1000 pregnancies of singltons, twins, triplets
Definition
singletone 1.6
twins 7
triplets 28
Term
mortality per 1000 pregnancies in singleton, twins, triplets, quads
Definition
single 5.4
twins 23
triplets 52
quads 96
Term
what percent of multiples are not diagnosed until delivery
Definition
13
Term
when is it best to determine chorionicity
Definition
late 1T or early 2T
Term
maternal complications of multiples
Definition
hyperemesis, GDM, HTN/pre-e, hemorrhage, CD, PP depression, abruption, hysterectomy
Term
rate of HTN disorders in singleton, twins, triplets
Definition
singleton 6.5%
twins 12.7%
triplets 20%
Term
how does pre-e present in multiples
Definition
atypical
Term
if 40yo or greater what is the natural risk of multiples
Definition
71/1000
Term
why is there a recent decrease in multiples
Definition
decreased embryos transferred
Term
ART forms most likely to cause multiples
Definition
IVF or gonadotropins
Term
rate of twins and more than twins in IVF
Definition
twins 26%
>2 1.3%
Term
benefits of multifetal reduction
Definition
decreases pregnancy loss and antepartum complications, increases birth weight, decreases pre-e, decreases fetal deaths
Term
how do you choose which fetus in multifetal reduction
Definition
which is most accessable
Term
when can you not do multifetal reduction
Definition
monochorionic
Term
how do you choose which fetus in selective termination
Definition
fetus with increased risks
Term
what are the difference in outcomes of selective termination vs multifetal reduction
Definition
selective termination has increased risks due to later gestational age at time of anomaly diagnosis, but it still prolongs pregnancy
Term
how often is chorionicity correct
Definition
95%
Term
what are ways to determine if dichorionic
Definition
different sexes, twin peak/deta/lambda sign
Term
what can prevent PTD in multiples
Definition
nothing, do not screen if asymptomatic, CL/FFN is not good predictor in singleton or multiples
Term
effects of cerclage in multiples
Definition
increased risk of PTD x2
Term
risks of tocolysis in multiples
Definition
pulmonary edema, maternal and fetal cardiac stress, GDM, cardiac events, death
Term
effects of pessary in multiples
Definition
none
Term
effects of prophylactic progesterone in multiples
Definition
increases 2T loss in triplets
Term
why is trisomy increased in multiples
Definition
only due to statistics, more fetuses, more risk of trisomy
Term
detection of t21 in twins with maternal serum screening
Definition
60% if one and 71% if both twins, average 63%
Term
false positive for t21 in maternal serum screening in twins
Definition
10%
Term
detection rate of t21 and t18 with 1t screening with nt in multiples
Definition
t21 - 75-85%
t18 - 66%
Term
false positive for trisomy in multiples with 1T screening with nt
Definition
5%
Term
what does a NT >95% in multiples mean
Definition
38% of TTTS
Term
can nipt be used in multiples
Definition
not enough info
Term
risks of CVS in multiples
Definition
increased risk of loss, 1% risk of sampling error
Term
how is amniocentesis done in multiples
Definition
inject dye into first sample sac to decrease double sampling one sac
Term
if monocoryonic do you need to karyotype both fetuses
Definition
no, different karyotype chance is low
Term
define multifetal discordnence
Definition
>20% difference in EFW
Term
how is discordnence calculated
Definition
(EFW A - EFW B) / EFW of largest
Term
what are the risks of discondinent multiples with normal EFWs
Definition
none
Term
what are the risks of discondinent multiples with IUGR
Definition
7x risk morbidity
Term
what combined with discordinence increases morbidity in multiples
Definition
IUGR, oligo, fetal anomalies
Term
risk of vanishing twin in twins, triplets, quads
Definition
twins 36%
triplets 63%
quads 65%
Term
risk of death of a twin or triplet in 2T and 3T
Definition
5% twins
17% triplets
Term
risk of co-twin death in mono and di twins
Definition
15% mono
3% di
Term
if a twin dies what is the risk of neuro abnormality in the surviving twin in mono and di
Definition
mono 18%
di 1%
Term
does immediately delivering the surviving twin after a multiple dies inutero help
Definition
no
Term
when does growth of twins stop occurring at a similar rate from singletons
Definition
28-32wks
Term
what APFT things are recommended for twins
Definition
serial US q4-6wk if did, q2wk if mono starting at 16wk
no NST needed for didi unless other indication like IUGR
no benefit of dopplers unless discordnence or fluid abnormalities
Term
what percent of mono-di get TTTS
Definition
10-15%
Term
what is the physiology behind TTTS
Definition
AV anastomosis in the plaecenta
Term
when does TTTS present
Definition
in 2T
Term
treatment of TTTS
Definition
laser coagulation, amnioreduction
Term
incidence of natural mono multiples
Definition
1:10,000
Term
#1 mortality in mono multiples
Definition
cord entanglement in 80%
Term
stages of TTTS
Definition
1. MVP <2 or >8
2. absent bladder
3. abnormal dopplers
4. hydrops
5. death
Term
monitoring if TTTS and delivery
Definition
consider in-pt with daily survellence at 24-28wk, deliver 32-34wk
Term
acardiac twin: define, incidence
Definition
1% of monos
no heart or head
survives due to placental anastomoses
causes cardiac failure in living twin
50% rate of demise
Term
conjoined twins: incidence, survival
Definition
18% survival of 1 twin from diagnosis to separation

1:50,000-100,000
Term
when to delivery twins and why
Definition
increased mortality in twins at 38wk, delivery uncomplicated didi at 38wk, mono di at 34-37wk, and monomono at 32-34wk
Term
how to deliver mono twins and why
Definition
CD due to risk of cord complications
Term
how to deliver di twins and why
Definition
SVD if presenting cephalic, CD if <32wk
Term
how to deliver triplets
Definition
if uncomplicated and presenting cephalic SVD
Term
what nerves do labor pain come from
Definition
pudendal and anterior primary devision of S2-4
Term
does labor anesthesia increase cd rates
Definition
no
Term
iv/im labor meds
Definition
fentanyl, morphine, nalbuphine, butorphanol, remifentanil
Term
intranasal labor meds
Definition
fentanyl
Term
patient controlled iv labor meds
Definition
remifentanil
Term
fetal effects of iv labor leds
Definition
decreased variability, decreased baseline, respiratory depression, neurovariable changes, prolonged elimination in infants increases effects
Term
why is merperidine not recommended
Definition
active metabolite normeriperidine has long half life in adults and up to 72h in neonate
Term
labor iv meds by increasing duration
Definition
remifentanil 3-4m, fentanyl 30-60m, morphine 1-3h, nalbuphine 2-4h, butorphanol 4-6h
Term
moa of nalbuphine and butorphanol, what to avoid with them
Definition
mixed agonist/antagonists, avoid full opioids due to decreased effect and increased withdrawal
Term
benefits of remifentanyl
Definition
less acute respiratory depression in newborn, better pain control
Term
down sides of remifentanyl
Definition
needs 1:1 nursing, 26% maternal apnea, needs O2 monitoring, needs supplemental O2 access
Term
why don't we use Tylenol or nsaids for pain control in labor
Definition
not effective
Term
what percent of patient select epidural
Definition
60
Term
what type of patients select epidural
Definition
increased education, white, good prenatal care
Term
what is an epidural what med categories used
Definition
local anesthetic and opioid combination lowers concentration of each agent
Term
local anesthetics used in epidural
Definition
bupivacaine, ropivicaine
both are equals
Term
opioids used in epidural
Definition
fentanyl, sufentail
Term
why add epinephrine to epidural
Definition
prolongs duration
Term
why add NaHCO3 to epidural
Definition
increases onset speed, increases sacral division coverage
Term
what is best way to administer epidural medications
Definition
intermittent bolus increases patient satisfaction and decreases total meds given
Term
how does epidural effect labor
Definition
increases second stage but total overall no difference in timing
Term
what are the components of a single spinal, what is it
Definition
opioid +/- local anesthetic into subarachnoid space
Term
what are the benefits of single spinal
Definition
rapid onset, dense sensory block
Term
meds used in single spinal
Definition
lidocaine, bupivacaine, ropivicaine

can add fentanul, entanil, or morphine to increase comfort
Term
down sides to continuous spinal
Definition
increased post dural puncture headache, cauda equine syndrome
Term
what do you do if single spinal accidently punctures the dura
Definition
do continuous spinal
Term
what is the benefit of adding local into spinal anesthesia
Definition
covers later labor, the more somatic pain
Term
what is a combined spinal epidural, what med classes are used
Definition
subarachnoid injection with opioid +/- local plus epidural
Term
opioids and local used in combined spinal epidural
Definition
fentanul or sulfentail opioids

local bupivacaine or ropivicainie
Term
benefits of combined spinial epidural
Definition
decreased need for rescue anesthesia, decreased urinary retention
Term
risks of combined spinal epidural
Definition
increased pruritis, fetal bradycardia independent of maternal hypotension
Term
what causes fetal bradycardia after epidural
Definition
it is independent of maternal hypotension, it is due to opioid decreasing epinephrine and B-endorphins leaving oxytocin and norepinephrine unopposed causing uterine hypertonicity
Term
how does a pudendal block work
Definition
local blocks Ca channels
Term
what is the benefit of adding epinephrine to local
Definition
delays absorption so longer onset but increases duration and vasoconstricts, also a marker for venous injection as will increase HR/BP
Term
what is a contraindication to adding epi to local in ob
Definition
cardiac disorders
Term
what anesthetics can cause allergy
Definition
chlorpracaine, tetracaine, the preservitives in methylparabe, the sulfites
Term
signs of local anesthetic toxicity
Definition
seizure, arrhythmia, coma, myocardial depression, hypoxia, acidosis
Term
what is inhaled anesthetic composed of
Definition
50% NO
50% O2
Term
benefits of inhaled anesthetic
Definition
does not require additional monitoring, crosses placenta but eliminated rapidly when baby breathes
Term
risks of inhaled anesthetic
Definition
maternal dizziness, n/v, drowsiness, less effective than epidural
Term
risk of general anesthesia
Definition
aspiration, decreased FRC can increase MV and cause rapid desaturation, increased failed intubation in pregnancy
Term
how to give general anesthesia / meds
Definition
pre-oxygenate, give propofol or ketamine with muscle relaxer (succinylcholine or rocurnoium) then intubate, maintain with sevoflurane or isoflurane, inhaled low dose
Term
why can you maintain general with high dose medications
Definition
decreases uterine tone
Term
what med can you use with general at induction to decrease intraoperative awareness
Definition
remifentnyl
Term
in SVD what percent get neuraxial, epidural, combined, and spinal
Definition
76% neuraxial, 63% epidural, 37% combined, 1% spinal continous
Term
in cd what percent get neuraxial and what percent get general due to neuraxial failure
Definition
94% neuraxial, 1.7-5.6% general
Term
side effects of neuraxial blocks
Definition
cardiac arrest, MI, hypotension, epidural abscess, meningitis, epidural hematoma, failed intubation, increased risk of operative delivery, fluid retention and pulmonary edema, aspiration, high block, neurological injury, anaphylaxis, pruritis, ha, n/v, hyperthermia, shivering, hsv activation, urinary retention
Term
what percent of high neuraxial blocks get a headache and what percent get bloodpatch
Definition
ha in 0.7%
patch in 56%
Term
what causes pruritis after anesthesia, what makes it worse
Definition
opioid binding to u-receptor
worse with iv opioids, intratechal > epidural
Term
treatment of post anesthesia pruritis
Definition
self limited, naloxone or nalphburine but this decreases pain control, antihistamines have little effect just make drowsy
Term
which has more high neuraxial blocks spinal or epidural
Definition
equal
Term
what increases chances of hypotension with epidural
Definition
increased speed on onset, increased dose of anesthetic
Term
what percent of women get hypotension with epidural
Definition
10
Term
how can you prevent hypotension with epidural
Definition
preload with crystalloid or with vasopressors (nor/epinephrine, phenylephrine)
Term
what vasopressor is best and why for fixing hypotension
Definition
norepi decreases bradycardia and preserves CO better than phenylepherine
Term
side effects of neuraxial opioids in mom
Definition
increased minute ventilation, hypocarbia, respiratory acidosis, increased catecholamines and cortisol
Term
side effects of neuroaxial opiods in baby
Definition
decreased apgars, respiratory depression, decreased muscle tone, decreased suckle
Term
what percent have increased uterine tone in combined and epidural
Definition
combined 42%
epidural 17%
Term
when do FHR abnormalities occur after epidural
Definition
within 15min
Term
is epidural or spinal more likely to cause hematoma
Definition
epidural
Term
rate of hematoma from neuraxial anesthesia in PLT<100
Definition
0-0.6%
Term
rate of seroious morbidity from general anesthesia
Definition
6.5%
Term
contraindications to regional anesthesia
Definition
coagulopathy
thrombocytopenia PLT <80
non-functional PLT
ICP
mass effect
hydronephrosis
Term
how long do you have to wait for epidural after ASA 81mg
Definition
no wait
Term
what percent of epidural will cause temp >100.4
Definition
30%
Term
what increases risk of elevated temp from epidural
Definition
primip
Term
what is the benefit of abx with epidural
Definition
decreases placental inflammation
Term
how to systemic meds vs intrathecal effect labor timing
Definition
90min longer with systemic meds
epidural prolongs second stage 13min
Term
why do pre-eclamptics have protective effect from hypotension with epidural
Definition
decreased catecholamines
Term
what causes hypertension in general anesthesia
Definition
larngoscopy and intubation itself
Term
what are the risk of the hypertension associated with general anesthsia
Definition
CVA, heart failure
Term
how can you decrease risk of hypertension associated with general anesthesia
Definition
BB, opioids
Term
what population specific in pregnancy have increased risk of intubation and why
Definition
pre-e, edema
Term
how much of general anesthesia can be found in breast milk once mom wakes up
Definition
<2%
Term
why is it ok to breastfeed after the opioids in epidural
Definition
negligible amount in blood
Term
low long does it take to transition lidocaine epidural/spinal to surgical T4 level
Definition
10min
Term
how long does it take to do a spinal and have it be adequate in surgical emergency
Definition
8 min, 4 is to get to level
Term
how often does conversion from epidural/spinal to surgical level emergently fail
Definition
6%
Term
what do you do if anesthesia cannot get surgical control for CD
Definition
repeat spinal, repeat combined epidural, IV med supplement, general anesthesia, done exterorize uterus, be gentile
Term
what can you do in or to help with post op pain relief
Definition
intrathecal morphine, intraoperative nerve blocks, local injection, wound irrigation with meds
Term
how long does intrathecal morphine last
Definition
12-24h
Term
risks of intrathecal morphine for post op pain
Definition
pruritis, nausea, respiration depression
Term
where can you do nerve blocks to help post cd
Definition
ilioinguinal, iliohypogastric, transverse abdominous plane
Term
what should you use for transverse abdominous plane nerve block and why
Definition
ropivicaine decreases morphine use by 70%, increased effect with paracentamol and nsaids
Term
what pain med should be avoided in breastfeeding
Definition
codeine >30mg/d due to fetal effects
Term
what are signs of codeine transmission to baby
Definition
drowsiness, sedation, difficulties feeding, limpness
Term
what are signs of opiods in mom
Definition
sedation, n, v, pruritis
Term
how long can wound infiltration with local in cd provide pain relief
Definition
12-24h
Term
why should you consult anesthesia intrapartum
Definition
bmi>50
organ transplant
myasthenia gravis
sickle cell
neurofibromatosis
difficult airway
osa
hx failed nerve block
malignant hyperthermia
allergy to anesthesia/local
accreta
non-ob surgery in pregnancy
CD with other surgery combined
congenital cardiac disease
cardiomyopathy
valve disease
pulmonary htn
eisenmenger
abnormal cardiac rhythm
pacemaker
defibulater
ITP
gestationl thrombocytopenia
anticoagular use
jehovas witness
vertebral abnormalities/ surgery
sx spinal cord injury
AV malformations
aneurysm
chiari malformation
AV shunt
renal insufficiency
hepatitis/cirrhosis
elevated LFTs
coagulopathy
Term
how long do you have to wait for epidural after prophylactic heparin 5000U BID
Definition
not at all
Term
how long do you have to wait for epidural for prophylactic and tx dose LMWH
Definition
10-12h
24h
Term
how long do you have to wait for epidural after >prophylactic dose of unfractionated heparin
Definition
unknown safety
if >4d use get PLT to assess for HIT
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