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What is a key advantage of the active management of labor?
What is a key advantage of the active management of labor?
Which component is NOT part of active management of labor?
Which component is NOT part of active management of labor?
What is the primary aim of antenatal education in the context of labor management?
What is the primary aim of antenatal education in the context of labor management?
When examining a patient in the first stage of labor, which aspect is NOT assessed?
When examining a patient in the first stage of labor, which aspect is NOT assessed?
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Which of the following is involved in the active management of labor during the second stage?
Which of the following is involved in the active management of labor during the second stage?
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What is the primary focus during the delivery of the fetal head to prevent perineal laceration?
What is the primary focus during the delivery of the fetal head to prevent perineal laceration?
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What technique is used immediately after the fetal head is delivered to manage the head's position?
What technique is used immediately after the fetal head is delivered to manage the head's position?
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Which type of anesthesia is indicated for labor according to the content?
Which type of anesthesia is indicated for labor according to the content?
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What should be done if the fetal head is delivered during childbirth?
What should be done if the fetal head is delivered during childbirth?
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What position should the patient be placed in during the active management of the second stage of labor?
What position should the patient be placed in during the active management of the second stage of labor?
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What indicates the most severe form of neonatal asphyxia?
What indicates the most severe form of neonatal asphyxia?
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Which management step is crucial for ensuring adequate respiration in a newborn with asphyxia?
Which management step is crucial for ensuring adequate respiration in a newborn with asphyxia?
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What is a characteristic feature of asphyxia livida?
What is a characteristic feature of asphyxia livida?
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Which of the following is an appropriate prophylactic measure during delivery to prevent neonatal asphyxia?
Which of the following is an appropriate prophylactic measure during delivery to prevent neonatal asphyxia?
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How should the airway of an infant be cleared immediately after delivery?
How should the airway of an infant be cleared immediately after delivery?
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What is the prognosis for asphyxia livida compared to asphyxia pallida?
What is the prognosis for asphyxia livida compared to asphyxia pallida?
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Which method is NOT recommended for managing circulation in a newborn with asphyxia?
Which method is NOT recommended for managing circulation in a newborn with asphyxia?
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If a newborn has hypoxia due to morphine exposure, what should be administered?
If a newborn has hypoxia due to morphine exposure, what should be administered?
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What is the role of ergometrine in the management of the third stage of labor?
What is the role of ergometrine in the management of the third stage of labor?
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What initial step should be taken by a pediatrician after the delivery of the newborn's head?
What initial step should be taken by a pediatrician after the delivery of the newborn's head?
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When performing the active method of third stage management, what is the first action taken after the delivery of the anterior shoulder?
When performing the active method of third stage management, what is the first action taken after the delivery of the anterior shoulder?
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What is indicated by an Apgar score of 6 in a newborn?
What is indicated by an Apgar score of 6 in a newborn?
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Which of the following is NOT a factor assessed in the Apgar score?
Which of the following is NOT a factor assessed in the Apgar score?
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What action should be taken after tying off the umbilical cord?
What action should be taken after tying off the umbilical cord?
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During the conservative method of third stage management, what signifies the need for further intervention?
During the conservative method of third stage management, what signifies the need for further intervention?
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What method is used for controlled cord traction during the delivery of the placenta?
What method is used for controlled cord traction during the delivery of the placenta?
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Study Notes
Management of Normal Labour
- Active management of labour involves close observation and anticipating the patient's progress, recorded on a partograph. This aids in early diagnosis and management of dysfunctional labour.
- Advantages of active management include reducing prolonged labour, minimising maternal distress (like dehydration, ketosis), and preventing fetal distress. It also reduces the workload on nursing and medical staff.
Components of Active Management of Labour
- Antenatal Education: Educating mothers about the physiology of labour aids in preparing them physically and emotionally for the process, reducing stress.
- Active Management of 1st Stage: Involves a detailed history, examination, including vital signs and physical assessments; cervical examinations, membrane checks, and consideration for pelvic capacity tests for potential disproportion.
- Active Management of 2nd Stage: Diagnosing the onset of the second stage, transferring the patient to the delivery room in a lithotomy position, ensuring aseptic conditions, and using appropriate analgesia or anesthesia (local or general). Bearing down and delivery procedures are crucial.
- Active Management of 3rd Stage: Two methods exist: a conservative method focusing on uterine monitoring and massage, and an active method emphasizing active interventions like Brandt-Andrews method (controlled cord traction) to minimize blood loss and expedite delivery of the placenta.
- Care of Newborn: Immediate care includes clearing the airway, umbilical cord clamping and care, observing vital signs, and implementing measures to prevent ophthalmia neonatorum.
Antenatal Education
- Aims to educate mothers physically and emotionally to alleviate potential stress during labour.
Active Management of 1st Stage of Labour
- History: This section includes complete obstetric history, present pregnancy history, and present labour history (pain, bleeding, fluid release, fetal movement).
- Examination: Details general assessment (vital signs), abdominal examination (fetal heart sounds, abdominal grips), and pelvic examinations (cervical dilation, effacement, presentation, position, and station).
- Investigations and procedures may include checking blood group and Rh factor, urine analysis, and blood haemoglobin levels; bladder and rectum evacuation, skin preparation, and nutritional assessment.
Active Management of 2nd Stage of Labour
- Diagnosis of Onset of 2nd Stage: Identifying the start of this stage is critical.
- Transfer and Positioning: Positioning the patient correctly in the delivery room (lithotomy) is important.
- Asepsis: Maintaining cleanliness and sterilization procedures for both the patient and staff during this stage.
- Analgesia or Anesthesia: This crucial step may involve local anesthetic options like pudendal nerve blocks, local infiltration, or even general anesthesia.
- Bearing Down: Encouraging the patient's effort during contractions.
- Delivery of Fetus: Procedures involve crowning assessment, episiotomy if needed, gently delivering the head, shoulders, and body.
Managemenet of 3rd Stage of Labour
- Two methods, conservative and active exist
- Active methods involve expedited placenta delivery with interventions like controlled cord traction.
Care of the Newborn
- Initial steps involve clearing the airway, inspecting for anomalies, administering vitamin K, umbilical cord ligation, and ophthalmic prophylaxis.
- Apgar score assessment evaluates the newborn's vital signs.
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This quiz covers the principles and practices of managing normal labour, emphasizing the active management approach. Learn about the components involved, including antenatal education and the management of the first and second stages of labour. Understand the benefits of active management for both mothers and healthcare providers.
