Abnormal pregnancy II Flashcards
Placenta location over/close to cervical os
Placenta previa
pt presentation for placenta previa
Painless vaginal bleeding in 3rd trimester
Degrees of placenta previa
- Complete: os completely covered
- Partial: os partially covered
- Marginal: edge of placenta at margin of os
- Low lying placenta: lower uterine segment w/ edge any 2cm from os
diagnostic test for placenta previa
*Transabd -> TVU/S
How early can placenta previa be recognized
2nd trimester U/S
Which types of placenta previa could potentially spontaneously resolve
Partial, marginal and low lying at 33-35 wks
What should you never do in a pt w/ placenta previa
Bimanual exam
Placenta previa mgt w/out active bleed
Hospitalize, corticosteroids if
Placenta previa mgt w/ active bleed/spontaneous labor
Immediate C-section
Placenta accreta
Growing into uterine wall
Placenta increta
Invasion of myometrium
Placenta percreta
Perforate uterus into bladder and rectum
Abn. premature separation of membranes in
Placenta abruptio
pt presentation of placenta abruptio
+/- painful hemorrhage w/ fetal distress
Risk factors of placental abruption
preeclampsia/chronic HTN, cocaine/amphetamine use, abdominal trauma