4.2 part 2 Flashcards
abnormal placenta placement over or close to the internal cervical os
placenta previa
complete placenta previa
complete coverage of cervical os by placenta
partial placenta previa
partial coverage of cervical os by the placenta
marginal placenta previa
adjacent to the internal os (leading edge of the placenta is < 2 cm from the internal os)
risk factors for placenta previa
previous placenta previa
previous c-section
multipara
multiple gestations
clinical manifestations of placenta previa
sudden onset of painless vaginal bleeding in the third trimester (may be bright red) after 24 weeks
ABSENCE OF ABDOMINAL PAIN OR UTERUS TENDERNESS
should you perform digital vaginal or speculum exam if placenta previa is suspected?
NO NEVER
Diagnosis of placenta previa
transabdominal ultrasound with confirmation by transvaginal ultrasound
what is preferred in complete, major degrees, and with fetal distress
C-section
partial or complete premature separation of the placenta from the uterine wall after 20 weeks gestation but prior to delivery of the fetus
abruptio placentae
Most common risk factor associated with abruptio placentae
maternal hypertension
other risk factors associated with abrupt placentae
prior abruption, smoking, cocaine
clinical manifestations of abruption placentae
sudden onset of uterine bleeding – painful third trimester vaginal bleeding (often dark red) – can be either external or concealed, severe abdominal pain (uterine contractions)
what will you see on PE for abruptio placentae
tender rigid uterus
Should a pelvic exam be performed if abruptio placentae is suspected
NO NEVER
Think PP and AA
Previa is Painless
Abruptio is associated with Abdominal pain
fetal vessels are present over the cervical os
vasa previa
triad for vasa previa
rupture of membranes
painless, vaginal bleeding
fetal distress (bradycardia)
Management for vasa previa
delivery immediately via C-section
abnormal adherence of placenta to myometrium
placenta accreta
placenta grows at least halfway through the uterine wall and attaches to uterine muscle
placenta increta
placenta grows completely through uterine wall
placenta percreta
1st trimester
week 1 to week 12
2nd trimester
week 13 to week 26
third trimester
week 27 through end of pregnancy (40 weeks)
gestational age
measured from first day of last menstrual period
fetal age
2 weeks after gestational age; calculated from date of conception
mullerian ducts fuse together to form
uterus, Fallopian tubes, majority of vagina
mullerian anomalies
septate uterus
bicornuate uterus
unicornuate uterus
uterine didelphys
the external shape of the uterus is normal, but the cavity is divided by an extra wall of tissue called a septum, which runs down the middle of the cavity
septate uterus
the external shape of the uterus is abnormal with a large indentation in the funds which causes the upper cavity to further divide into two cavities
bicornuate uterus
only half of the uterus develops
unicornuate uterus
the entire uterus and cervix is duplicated which creates two uteri and 2 cervices
uterine didelphys
two Müllerian ducts only partially fusing together
bicornuate uterus
only one Müllerian duct develops
unicornuate uterus
two Müllerian ducts not fusing together at all
uterine didelphys
a pregnancy that ends before 20 weeks gestation
spontaneous abortion
almost 80% of spontaneous abortions occur prior to
12 weeks
what is the only type of spontaneous abortion that is potentially viable
threatened
most common cause of spontaneous abortion
chromosomal abnormalities
clinical manifestations of spontaneous abortion
crampy abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding
Ultrasound and cervical findings for threatened
products of conception intact
cervical os closed
management for threatened
observation at home, bedrest, close follow up
serial beta hCG to see if doubling if viable
US and cervical findings in inevitable
products of conception intact
cervical os DILATED
management for inevitable
surgical evacuation
-D&C <16 weeks or dilation and evacuation > 16 weeks
Misoprostol
US and cervical findings for incomplete
some products of conception expelled
cervical os DILATED
management for incomplete
allow POC to fully pass
D&C <16 weeks or dilation and evacuation > 16 weeks
Misoprostol
US and cervical findings for complete
all products of conception expelled from uterus
cervical os usually closed
management for complete
RhoGAM if Rh negative
follow up beta hCG
US and cervical findings for missed
products of conception intact
cervical os closed
management for missed
dilation and curettage < 16 weeks or dilation and evacuation > 16 weeks
Misoprostol
US and cervical findings for septic
some products of conception retained
cervical os closed
CERVICAL MOTION TENDERNESS
Foul brown discharge, fever, chills
Management for septic
D&E to remove products of conception + broad spectrum antibiotics
severe excessive form of morning sickles with weight loss and electrolyte imbalance
Hyperemesis gravidarum
when does hyperemesis gravid arum usually develop and persist
develops during 1st or 2nd trimester and persists > 16 weeks gestation
Clinical manifestations of hyperemesis gravidarum
weight loss of 5% of pre-pregnant weight and acidosis (from starvation)
hypokalemia, hypochloremic metabolic alkalosis, ketones
Initial management of choice for hyperemesis gravidarum
ginger
small and frequent meals
avoid trigger foods
increase fluids
first line medical management for hyperemesis gravidarum
pyridoxine (vitamin B6) with or without doxylamine
benign cysts that form due to malformation of lymphatic system
cystic hygroma
where are cystic hygromas most commonly found
posterior triangle of the neck
abnormal interstitial fluid collection in 2 or more compartments of FETUS
fetal hydrops
most common serious medical condition seen in pregnancy
pyelonephritis
when should ALL pregnant women be screen for asymptomatic bacteriuria
first prenatal visit – clean catch!!!!!!!
most common organism for UTI in pregnancy
E. coli
when should pregnant patients follow up after UTI treatment
2-4 weeks after treatment for follow up culture to see if reinfection
gestational HTN
BP >/= 140/90 without protein in urine or other organ damage that develops after 20 weeks of gestation
when should true gestational HTN resolve
by 12 weeks postpartum
gestational HTN + proteinuria or end organ dysfunction
preeclampsia
preeclampsia with severe features (any of the following)
SBP >/= 160 and/or DBP >/= 110 + proteinuria at least 5 g in a 24 hour urine specimen
thrombocytopenia
impaired liver function (may have severe/persistent epigastric or RUQ pain)
progressive renal insufficiency
pulmonary edema or peripheral edema
vertebral or visual disturbances
HELLP syndrome
management for preeclampsia without severe features
delivery at 37 weeks
expectant management until 37 weeks
corticosteroids for fetal lung maturity prior to 34 weeks
management of preeclampsia with severe features
DELIVERY due to maternal morbidity
antihypertensive therapy
magnesium sulfate for seizure prophylaxis
what is NOT recommended in management of preeclampsia without severe features
antihypertensives
bed rest
magnesium sulfate
definitive treatment of preeclampsia
delivery
amniotic fluid abnormalities
oligohydramnios
polyhydramnios
decreased amniotic fluid surrounding fetus
oligohydramnios
what makes up most of amniotic fluid
fetal urine
two most common causes of oligohydramnios
too little fetal urine due to fetal kidney disease
amniotic fluid loss due to rupture of membranes
clinical manifestations of oligohydramnios
uterine size/fundal heigh less than expected
easily palpated fetus
decreased fetal movement
diagnosis of oligohydramnios
US for amniotic fluid index (AFI)
AFI < 5 cm or single deepest pocket < 2 cm
treatment of oligohydramnios
maternal hydration
amnioinfusion
excessive amniotic fluid amount surrounding fetus
polyhydramnios