Hypeonic dysfunctional labour is generally characterised by:
Hypeonic state of uterus or Imcordinate uterine action : Patient is in agony with unbearable pain referred to back Oxytocin cause fetal tachycardia due to fetal stress Inappropriate dilatation of cervix Uterus is tender and gentle manipulation excites hardening of the uterus with pain. Ref: Dutta Obs 9e pg 337.
Rapid cervical dilatation
Less pain In labour
Responds ourably to oxytocin stimulation
Needs adequate pain relief
Abnormal labor