Foetal Hypoxia Flashcards
1
Q
Acute cause of foetal hypoxia?
A
Uterine hyperstimulation Abruption Cord prolapse Uterine rupture Feto-maternal haemorrhage Regional anaesthesia Vasa Praevia
2
Q
Chronic causes of foetal hypoxia?
A
Placental insufficiency
Foetal anaemia
3
Q
Assessment of CTG?
A
Baseline and foetal R
Baseline variability
Presence or absence of declarations
Presence of accelerations
4
Q
Presnetation of hypoxia?
A
-Can evolve gradually Loss of accelerations Repetitive deeper and wider decelerations Rising foetal baseline and HR Loss variability
5
Q
Management of abnormal CTG?
A
-Change maternal position IV fluids Stop syntocin Scalp stimulation Consider tocolysis Maternal assessmnet Consider foetal blood sample Operative delivery
6
Q
What is tocolysis done with?
A
Terbutaline 250mcg s/c
