NREMT Paramedic

Category - Medical

What is the biggest concern regarding a breech birth?
  1. The baby’s arm is preventing birth.
  2. The baby is not breathing.
  3. The baby has its airway closed.
  4. The umbilical cord might be closed off.
Explanation
Answer: D - When a baby does not come out head first, the umbilical cord might be pressed along the uterine wall causing it to close off, thus stopping transfer of oxygen to the baby.
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