Beckman Abnormal Labor and Intrapartum Surveillance

Question 1

For cervical dilation and fetal descent to occur, each uterine contraction must generate at least ___ mmHg of peak pressure; Optimal IUP is ___to____ mmHg

Answer 1

25

50-60

Question 2

Optimal freq of uterine ctxs is:

Answer 2

3 ctxs/10 minutes

Question 3

Is it best to have uterine ctxs as frequent as possible?

Answer 3

No this is not optimal; prevents rest interval and fetal oxygenation
(fetus receives unimpeded uteroplacental blood flow for oxygen and waste transport)