Question

select all that apply
what are some causes of anoxia and hypoxia?
□ compression of placenta
□ malformed lungs
□ compression of umbilical cord
□ side effects of an epidural block

Explanation:

• Placental compression disrupts oxygen transfer from mother to fetus, causing anoxia/hypoxia.
• Malformed lungs cannot adequately take in or exchange oxygen, leading to these conditions.
• Umbilical cord compression cuts off oxygen supply from placenta to fetus, triggering anoxia/hypoxia.
• Epidural blocks can cause maternal hypotension, reducing blood flow (and oxygen) to the fetus, leading to fetal anoxia/hypoxia, and can also affect maternal respiratory drive in rare cases.

Answer:

• compression of placenta
• malformed lungs
• compression of umbilical cord
• side effects of an epidural block