Prep for USMLEPrep for USMLE Forum
   Forum    Step 1  Step 2 CK Step 2 CS Step 3  Match  IMGs Resources Search






Previous Topic | Next Topic  episiotomy 




 



Author5 Posts
  #1

The purporse of episiotomy is?

A- prevent urinary stress incontinence after delivery
B- prevent rectal incontinece after delivery
C- make the perineum cosmetically more attractive by preventing tears.
D- permit easier passage of the fetus
E- decrease intrapartum bleeding.

___________________
As a general rule, the better it felt when you said it, the more trouble it's going to get you into.

  #2

what stage of labor will be shorten by episiotomy?

___________________
As a general rule, the better it felt when you said it, the more trouble it's going to get you into.

  #3

D

Expulsion


___________________
Now it's on God's hands. I've done my best!

  #4

D- permit easier passage of the fetus


___________________
“When a person really desires something, all the universe conspires to help that person to realize his dream.”

  #5

D is the better option..but at times you have to give an episiotomy( infero-lateral) for a directed imminent tear...means it can prevent a bad fourth of third degree tear leading to incontinence..







You don't have permission to post.




Login or Register to post messages in this topic





















Contact | Leaders | Disclaimer | Privacy

Copyright @ Prep for USMLE. All rights reserved.