INVERSION OF UTERUS
After a full-term normal delivery patient went into shock. Most probable cause is
| A |
Inversion of uterus |
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| B |
PPH |
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| C | Amniotic fluid embolism | |
| D | Eclapsia |
After a full-term normal delivery patient went into shock. Most probable cause is
| A |
Inversion of uterus |
|
| B |
PPH |
|
| C |
Amniotic fluid embolism |
|
| D |
Eclapsia |
Ans. is B. i.e. PPH (Post Partum Hemorrhage)
Postpartum hemorrhage is heavy bleeding after the birth of your baby.
Losing lots of blood quickly can cause a severe drop in your blood pressure. It may lead to shock and death if not treated.
The most common cause of postpartum hemorrhage is when the uterus does not contract enough after delivery.
Common cause of death in inversion of uterus :
| A |
Neurogenic shock |
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| B |
Hemorrhage |
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| C |
Pulmonary embolism |
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| D |
Infection |
Hemorrhage
Complication of manual removal of placenta is/are:
| A |
Subinvolution |
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| B |
Inversion of uterus |
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| C |
Incomplete removal of placents |
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| D |
All of the above |
All of the above
Inversion of the uterus, a complication is noticed in:
September 2011
| A |
1st satge of labour |
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| B |
IInd stage of labour |
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| C |
IIIrd stage of labor |
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| D |
Post partum period |
Ans. C: IIIrd stage of labour
Inversion of the uterus is a rare but a life threatening complication in IIIrd stage in which uterus is turned inside out partially or completely
Uterine inversion:
- Inside out turning of uterus
- Results from mismanaged 3rd stage of labour
- MC complication associated with inversion: Haemorrhage
