This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Complication of 3rd Stage of Labour, Subject name: Gynaecology & Obstetrics
M/c cause of death in a patient with uterine inversion: 
Select and explain. 
A. Neurogenic shock, B. Haemorrhagic shock, C. Pulmonary embolism, D. Amniotic fluid embolism
B: Haemorrhagic shock
Answer: B: Haemorrhagic shock 
Explanation: Ans. is b, i.e. Hemorrhagic shockShock in uterine inversion is initially neurogenic (vasovagal), with inversion uterus becomes atonic and bleeding occurs which leads to hemorrhagic shock.M/c cause of death in uterine inversion - haemorrhagic shock.