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bells palsy in a direct result of compression of ____ within the temporal bone?
cn VII
m/c cause of bells palsy
cranial or upper cervical subluxation
+ tinels sign?
tapping over the median nerve at retinaculum reproduces pain
why is subluxation normal in pregnancy?
due to the hormonal change and edema in the extremities
meralgia paresthetica is the compression of what nerve?
lateral femoral cutaneous

as it passes beneath the inguinal ligament
how is meralgia paresthetica relieved?
by sitting
what exacerbates meralgia paresthetica
tight cloths, standing, walking
serperation of the symphysis pubis ___ ___ ___ ___, is a true luxation
1 inch or greater

subluxation = less than 1 inch
pain directly due to subluxation of coccyx
coccydynia
what is sciatic neuralgia?
compression of the lumbar plexus

pain into buttocks and down leg
motor or sensory deficits of l5,s1,s2 nerve roots from birth trauma
obsteric palsies/traumatic neuritis
what is placenta previa?
when the placenta is between the baby and the os

commonly seen in retroverted utererus
placenta previa is present when the implantation occurs in the ___ ____ _____.
lower uterine segment
what is marginal placenta previa?
when the edge of the placenta is at the edge of os but doesnt over lie it
partial placenta previa?
internal os is partially covered by placenta
complete placenta previa?
internal os is completely covered by the body of the placenta
___ ___ ____ and the passing of clots are quite sudden, without provocation is part of the diagnosis for placenta previa
bright red bleeding
1st episode of hemorrhage occurs early in the 3rd trimester, with peak incidence between ___-___ ___ ___
30-40 weeks gestation
an attempt at vaginal delivery with placenta previa is?
life threatening and unwarranted
standard approach to delivery with placenta previa?
cessarian
what is placenta abruption?
early separation of placenta, blood loss and danger to mom and baby
blood loss with placenta abruption is usually?
dark and non clotting
what condition is unique to human pregnancy?
preeclampsia
hypertension with edema, proteinuria, or both?
preeclampsia-eclampsia
signs associated with preeclampsia
BP 160 systolic or 110 diastolic on at least 2 occasions more than 6hrs apart with pt at bed rest
proteinuria of 5g or more per 24 hrs
oliguria
cerebral or visual disturbances
epigastric pain
pulmonary edema or cyanosis
only cure for preeclampsia is?
delivery
what is the leading cause of newborn mortality and morbidity?
premature birth
signs and symptoms of preterm labor
uterine contraction
pelvic pressure
backache
increased vaginal discharge
menstrual like cramps
intestinal cramping or diarrhea
spotting or bleeding
false labor
contractions ___?
contractions remain ___?
tend to be ___?
are not ___?
___ has no affect and may even stop contractions
Contractions are felt in the ___ part of the uterus
contractions stop
remain irregular
are short
not intense
walkin has no effect
felt in lower uterus
true labor
contractions ___?
become ___?
increase in ___?
___ increases intensity?
felt in ___ part of uterus?
contractions progress
become regular
increase in duration
increase in intensity
walking increase intensity
felt in upper uterus