Learning objectives Define vasa previa. Describe risks of vasa previa. Describe antenatal management of vasa previa. The term vasa previa refers to fetal blood vessels present in the membranes covering or within 2 cm of the internal cervical os .…
Learning Objectives Evaluate patients with antepartum hemorrhage. List differential diagnoses for antepartum bleeding. Manage antepartum hemorrhage safely and promptly. Counsel patients on recurrence risks for antepartum hemorrhage. Antepartum hemorrhage is defined as any bleeding from the genital tract after the…
Learning objectives List risk factors for umbilical cord prolapse. Recognize and manage umbilical cord prolapse. Participate in constructive team debriefing after cord prolapse. Umbilical cord prolapse is a condition in which the umbilical cord presents ahead of the presenting part…
Learning Objectives Identify indication for breech extraction. Describe technique for breech extraction. Identify potential difficulties encountered during breech extraction Breech extraction has been performed for a long time with different results among the operators. It is usually used to describe…
Learning objectives Identify the types of vaginal breech deliveries. Describe the complications associated with vaginal breech delivery. Be able to safely perform vaginal breech delivery. Breech presentation occurs when the presenting part of the fetus is the buttocks or feet.…
Learning objectives Identify indications and contraindications to operative vaginal delivery Identify the flexion point and apply proper technique to vacuum-assisted vaginal delivery Describe and apply proper technique to forceps-assisted vaginal delivery List potential maternal and neonatal complications of operative vaginal…
Learning objectives List risk factors for shoulder dystocia. Recognize shoulder dystocia. Describe maneuvers used to relieve shoulder dystocia. Apply a team-based approach to shoulder dystocia. Identify complications of shoulder dystocia. Shoulder dystocia is an obstetric emergency. It occurs when, following…
Learning objectives Classify fetal heart rate patterns according to the three-tiered system of categorization. Assess and develop management plans for intrapartum fetal heart rate tracings. Assess and develop management plans for uterine contraction patterns. Discuss variables that can affect the…
Learning objectives Describe tools and technique for ultrasound image optimization. Describe techniques to effectively obtain crucial obstetric information in an emergency. Image Optimization Control deck, probe type, frequency, and orientation The ultrasound control panel and keyboard share several common knobs…
Learning objectives List potential complications of neuraxial anesthesia. Recognize and manage common anesthesia complications. The most common modes of anesthesia used in obstetrics are neuraxial and general anesthesia. Examples of neuraxial anesthesia include epidural anesthesia and spinal anesthesia. This chapter begins…