Labor Complications — Flashcards

What is the likely diagnosis in a patient that presents with sudden-onset unilateral pelvic pain with free fluid in the pelvis on ultrasound after strenuous exercise (sex)? Pregnancy test is negative. _____

When is operative vaginal delivery (e.g. vacuum, forceps) indicated during the second-stage of labor? 1. _____ 2. _____ 3. Maternal exhaustion, fetal distress, HOCM (cannot valsalva)

Below is a fetal heart tracing of _____

Hint:

What is the diagnosis in a pregnant female with painful third-trimester bleeding, tender abdomen, an irregular mass, and prior cocaine use and c-section? _____

Which episiotomy can cause a fourth degree laceration and thus turn into a recto-vaginal fistula? _____

Hint: Medial/Lateral

Abrupt fetal bradycardia / decelerations after rupture of membranes = _____

Hint: cause

What is the likely diagnosis in an adolescent girl that presents with amenorrhea and cyclic lower abdominal pain with a bulging vaginal mass on physical exam? _____

When is operative vaginal delivery (e.g. vacuum, forceps) indicated during the second-stage of labor? _____

Endometrial polyps are _____ removed

Hint: surgically/medically

One cause of second stage of labor arrest is fetal malposition, most commonly _____ positioning