Abruptio placenta Flashcards
1
Q
In Abruptio placenta, is the placenta implanted normally?
A
YES!
2
Q
what happens in abruptio placenta?
A
it separates prematurely.
3
Q
do you ALWAYS have to see the bleeding?
A
No. the bleeding may be external, or she may be bleeding internally (concealed)
4
Q
what will be done to confirm the DX?
A
an ultrasound
5
Q
Causes:
- Motor vehicle accidents
- domestic violence
- Rapid decompression of the uterus (Membranes rupture)
but WHAT IS IT SNEAKILY ASSOCIATED WITH?
A
Cocaine use & PIH (pregnancy induced hypertension)
6
Q
S/S:
- Pain
- why would it be difficult to palpate the fetus?
- why would they also have a boardlike abdomen?
A
- the uterus is filling up with blood
- bleeding
7
Q
THE ULTIMATE RULE FOR VAGINAL EXAMS IS___
A
DO NOT DO VAGINAL EXAMS IN THE PRESENCE OF UNEXPLAINED VAGINAL BLEEDING.
