4 - postpartum Flashcards

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Q

what are the different degree of perineal trauma?

A

1st = perineal skin tear
2nd = perineal skin & muscle tear
3rd = perineal skin & muscle & bit of lateral anal sphincter tear
4th = full tear through perineal skin, muscle & all the way through anal sphincter

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what is management of perineal trauma?

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obstetricians & midwives can both repair 1st & 2nd degree tear in the room

3rd & 4th done by obstetricians in surgery

*with pain relief like local anaesthetic, entonox & epidural

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