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a 28yr old woman, G2P1 with a normal delivery in the past,now pregnant at 37wks, and comes to del ward for induction due to pre-eclampsia. the baby lies longitudinal, cephalic not engaged. at this time u rupture the membranes and give the pt a syntocinon infusion. in relation to the start of the first uterine contraction the foetus has bradycardia for 60 secs. what do u do next
a. C/S
b. do abd CTG
c.do vag examn
d. just observe
e. oxytocin
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| usmleasr
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hi cacahe,
i think ans is d.
just observe..
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| anne
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a=do c/s :?:
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| docdoc
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I think its variable deceleration due to cord compression. The best choice would be to observe (none of other choices is applicable).
Variable deceleration, if severe (> 60 seconds), may cause fetal acidosis.
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the answer mentioned is observe, and monitor with Cardiotocography.
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