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Cephalic, breech and shoulder are potential:
A. lie
B. Position
C. presentation
c
Cephalic presentation can be judged by degrees of neck flexion. Name 3 kinds of cephalic presentation?
1. Brow
2. vertex
3. face
The alignment of maternal spine to fetal spine is:
A. presentation
B. lie
C. position
B
What term describes the relationship of a specific bony part to the mom's pelvis?
position
In vertex position, what part is down?
occiput
facial presentations have what position?
Mentum
Breech presentations have what position?
sacrum
Shoulder presentations have what position?
acromion
Name 3 reasons Occiput presentations are important:
1. put more pressure on sacral nerve
2. can prolong labor and increase discomfort
3. watch for shoulder dystocia
3 anesthetic considerations for Occiput posterior position?
1. Add lipid sol opioids (fentanyl) to local
2. regional tech. should NOT paralyze perineal muscles
3. want T10-L1block
Name 3 types of breech presentation.
1. complete
2. incomplete
3. frank
Which type of breech presentation is most common?
frank
Which type of breech presentation is most associated with cord prolapse?
incomplete
For an elective CS d/t breech presentation, what techniques can be used?
GA or RA
For vag delivery of breech presentation, what techniques can be used?
epidural analgesia
(remember dont want to parlayze perineal muscles)
which method of delivery has the lowest risk of adverse outcomes in breech presentations?
planned CS
Which method of delivery has higher risk of poor outcomes for breech presentation babies: CS or vag?
vag
Name 2 anesthetic emergencies to consider when faced with breech presentation?
1. fetal head entrapment ( before 32 weeks)
2. uterine hypertonus
RSI with 2-3 MAC IA will produce uterine relaxation in how long?
2-3 min
For emergent uterine relaxation, what drug can be used?
NTG50-100 mcg at a time
For external version of breech presentation, more pain = (more or less) success?
less
Chances for external version success is better if:
presenting part not in pelvis, normal amt amniotic fluid, fetal back not posterior, pt not obese, or pt ruptured or dilated
7 potential fetal hazards with multiple gestations
1. preterm delivery
2. congenital abnormalities
3. polyhydramnios
4. cord prolaspe
5. cord entanglement
6. IUGR
7. malpresentation
Maternal risks with multiple gestation pregnancies?
1. PROM
2. PTL
3. prolonged labor
4. abruption
5. operative delivery
6. uterine atony
Anesthetic consideration for mult gestation pregnancies/vag delivery
1. Vigilance!!!!
2. LUD important-at ^ risk aortocavl compression
3. Need large bore IV
Need to be in OR so can CS emergently
Name 3 maternal factors contributing to the ^ CS rate:
1. increasing # of nullip moms
2. ^ obestiy
3. increasing maternal age
Name 5 obstetric factors contributing to ^ CS rate:
1. more inductions
2. fewer vag breech deliveries
3. less forceps use
4. fewer TOLACs
5. ^ availability in undeveloped countries
Name 3 fetal factors contributing to ^ CS rate:
1. more macrsomia
2. more multiple gestations
3. EXIT procedures
Name 4 practice envirnment factors contributing to ^ CS rate:
1. malpractice concerns
2. FHR monitoring
3. convenience
4. concern for pelvic floor injury
Name 4 fetal reasons for CS?
1. macrosomia
2. malpresentation
3. cord prolapse with bradycardia
4. nonreassuring fetal status
6 maternal reasons for CS?
1. dystocia
2. precclampsia
3. active herpes
4. chorioamnionitis
5. hemorrhage
6. cardiac or pulm dz
Reasons for EMERGENT CS?
1. uterine rupture
2. mom in danger
3. severe PIH
4. severe fetal distress
T or F: cord prolapse is an indication for emergent CS.
F: only if baby is bradycardic
T or F: severe PIH with normal plt count is emergency indication for CS.
F: only if plt count low
Which of the following are indication for GA with CS?
A. pt refusal to cooperate with neuraxial
B. failure of neuraxial
C. need urgent, not time for neuraxial
all are
Which has higher risk for death: vag or CS?
CS
optimal uterine incision to delivery time is?
<90 sec
a uterine incision to delivery time of 90-180 sec means?
neonate compromised
Lower APGARS, and fetal acidosis are seen with uterine incision to delivery times of how much?
>180 sec
Which is more effective for denitrogenation: 4 deep breaths over 30 sec or 8 DB in one minute?
8 DB over 1 min
Why is dextrose not used in parturients?
Can cause fetal hypoglycemia
Correct time to give Bicitra?
< 30 min prior
ranitidine is given to GA CS pt for?
lower acidity/raise pH of gastric secretions
reglan is given to GA/CS pts to?
increase LES tone and ^ gastric motility
ATB can be administered o GA CS pt when? Choose all that apply
A. before incision
B. intraop
C. after cord clamping
D. When I feel like it
A, C
Thipental in preg: dose, peak, Cross placenta?
4 mg/kg, readily crosses. Peaks 1-2 min
Ketamine in preg
1mg/kg, crosses placenta, but no bad effects, no resp depression
Etomidate in preg
.2-.3 mg/kg, ^ n&V, can potentiate seizures, watch for adrenal insufficiency, depresses cortisol prod in babies
Midazolam in preg
crosses placenta, causes neonate depression, .3 mg/kg induction dose, limited use
Sux in preg
1-1.5 mg/kg, agent of choice, intubating conditions in 45 sec. small amts cross placenta
What drug can prolong sux blockade?
Reglan
Alternate agent for RSI in preg moms?
Roc-.6-1.2 mg/kg
Which NMB should be avoided in HELLP syndrome?
Vec Liver metab)
Which of the following ar ereasons for failed intubation in preg moms?
A. airway edema
B. obesity
C. large breasts
All are
LES tone is (increased or decreased) during preg?
decreased
Which of the following contribute to increase intragastric pressure?
A. sux fasciculations
B. uterus pushing up
C. lithotomy position
D. obesity
All are correct
Drugs used during labor that can ^ N&V include:
A. Mg
B. tocolytics
C. ergots
D. prostaglandins
All are correct
Hallmark sign of aspiration:
hypoxia on room air
Two conditions that can cause fetal hypoxia
1. hypotension
2. maternal hyperventialtion
Why is LUD important?
prevents aortocaval compression
The higher the MAC, the ( more or less) uterine tone?
less
Most common cause of maternal mortality in CS with GA?
failed intubation or aspiration
How much circoid pressure?
10 N before asleep
30 N after asleep
Reglan effects are antagonized by:
atropine
opioids
Does reglan cross placenta barrier?
yes
Best time for cardiac surgery in preg mom?
2nd trimester
Moms with transplanted hearts will respond to atropine: T or F?
False (denervated heart)
What kind of drugs will produce chronotropic and inotropic effects in transplanted hearts?
direct acting sympathomimetics ( isuprel)
What is recommended anesthesia technique for mom with tranplanted heart?
epidural
methergine can do what to coronary vessels?
cause spasm
preferred pressor in cardiac /preg pt?
neo
vasopressors ( epi, vasopressin, dopa) do what to uterine blood flow?
decrease it
CO increases by how much during preg?
40-50%
pregnancy causes decrease in what HD parameters?
PVR, SVR
Time of greatest change in CO related to preg/labor/delivery?
Postpartum ( goes up 75% more thatn predelivery)
Management goals for AI in preg mom?
no aortocaval compression, normal to slightly ^ HR, prevent ^ SVR, avoid myocardial depression
Which anesthetic technique recommended for AI mom?
epidural
Pts with PPH shouldn't receive neuraxial anesthesia. Why?
Cant tol decrease in SVR d/t sympathectomy
pts with Marfans syndrome can have
A. dural ectasia
B. Cspine instability
C. increased risk of Ao dissection
D. pulm stenosis
A, B, C
L-R shunt causes?
high pulm low
Can pts with Eisenmengers syndrome tol preg?
no-counseled to term
Why is preg bad for pts with L-R shunt?
can't tol drop in SVR-this increases hunt
Most common cardiac condition you will deal with in preg pts?
MVP
leading cause of neonatal mortality?
Preterm labor
Threshhold of viability is?
22-24 weeks
period of greatest vulnerability in fetal development?
15-56 days
Is any anesthetic agent a proven teratogen?
No
Neostigmine should be given with which anticholinergic during pregnancy?
Atropine ( no fetal bradycardia, crosses placenta)
What effect does maternal hyperventialtion have on baby?
vasoconstriction of umbilical vessels
shift fetal O2dissoc. curve left
Epi and levo do what to uterine blood flow?
decrease it
maternal hypotension does what to UBF?
decreasesit
Tx for maternal hypotension: Neo or ephedrine?
ephedrine
Most common non OB surgeries in preg pts?
appy/chole
Laparoscopy can do what to UBF?
decrease it d/t ^ intraabdominal pressure
When should anesthetist start mainaining LUD?
18-20 wks
Why are steroids given to moms in preterm labor?
speeds fetal lung maturity
Example of prostaglandin synthetase inhibitor used for tocolysis?
indocin
MOA of terbutaline?
beta adrenergic agent taht hits beta 1 and 2 ( only 2 results in uterine relaxation, 1 causes tachycardia)
MOA of procardia as tocolytic?
prevents release of Ca from sarcoplasmic reticulum-no calcium, less muscle contraction
What is the main goal of tocolysis?
get 2-7 days more intrauterine time-time to get mom steroided up and to a facility that can care for preterm infant
anesthetic technique of choice for preterm vag delivery?
continuous epidural infusion
Does mom need to be fully dilated to deliver preterm baby?
No- 6-7 cm may be enough for small baby
Why should CS deliv be avoided for preterm delivery?
anesthetic further depress already compromised baby
PPTL spinal dose:
lido 75 mg with fent 10-25 mcgs
OR
bupiv 7.5 mg with fent 10-25 mcgs
PPTL epidural dose:
(after negative test does)
3% choroprocaine with fent 50-100 mcgs
If using GA for PPTL, is an LMA appropriate?
NO! always intubate-aspiration risk still there
Spinal level needed for PPTL?
T4 ( tugging on peritoneum)
Laparoscopy disadvantages: 2 major?
1. fetal acidosis from absorption of CO2, trauma from trocar
Leading cause of maternal death?
hemorrhage
Major maternal risks during preg?
difficult intubation, aspiration
Is Nitrous teratogenic?
maybe in animals...
4 MAJOR things to avoid in aneshtetic management of moms:
1. hyperventilation
2. hypoxemia
3. hypotension
4. acidosis
Preterm babies: high risk of which complictions?
acidosis, ICH
Terbutaline can cuase which o fhte following?
A. pulm edema
B. hypotension
C. hyperglycemia
D. hypokalemia
All are correct
How long does need for reduced MAC last after delivery? (important if doing PPTL)
12-36 hours
When does reflux risk return to normal after delivery?
second PP day