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Gynaecology & Obstetrics Complication of 3rd Stage of Labour c3c1c2aa

Reason for shock in uterine inversion -

A
Hypovolemic shock
B
Cardiogenic shock
C
Septic shock
D
Neurogenic shock
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'd' i.e., Neurogenic shock Uterine inversiono It is an extremely rare but a life-threatening complication in third stage in which the uterus is turned inside out partially or completely. The incidence is about 1 in 20,000 deliveries. The obstetric inversion is almost always an acute one and usually complete.o Shock in patients with uterine inversion is neurogenic and occurs due to the following:# Tension on nerves due to stretch on neurovascular bundles# Pressure on ovaries as they are dragged# Peritoneal irritation

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