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Antenatal Obstetric Complications Flashcards

GIT, Pelvic Organs, UTI,VTE (Thrombophilia, DVT,PE), Substance Abuse, Oligo/Polyhydraminos

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Minor Complications

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1.Backache
2.Symphsis Pubis Dysfunction
3.Carpel Tunnel Syndrome

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GIT complications

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1.Constipation
2.Hyperemesis Gravidarum
3.Gastroesophageal Reflux
4.Haemorrhoids
5.Varicose Veins

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Antenatal Constipation

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Increased by Iron tablets and slow gut motility

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hyperemesis gravidarum leads to….

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1.Imbalance of fluid and electrolytes
2. Nutritional disturbances such as vitamin deficiences (may cause Wernicke’s encephalopathy)
3. Psychological and Physical Toll
4.(May cause mallory weiss tears)
5. Adverse Preg Outcomes

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Possible cause of Hyperemesis gravidarum

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Increase in HCG, T4, Estrogen

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Treatment of Hyperemesis Gravidarum

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Fluids, Thiamine and Antiemetic (Phenothiazine)

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Treatment of GER

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Smoking cessation
frequent light meals
head propped up when lying down

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Drugs used for GER

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Antacids/ Histamine 2 receptor antagonists/ Protein pump inhibitor

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Why are Haemorrhoids more common in pregnancy?

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Increase in pressure on superior rectal veins, increase in circulating volume, increase in progesterone

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Treatment of Haemorrhoids

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Anti irritant cream
Local Anesthetic

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If tenesmus/ bloody stool accompanies haemorrhoids, what should be done?

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Rectal Digital Exam to check for Rectal Carcinoma

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Varicose Veins cause and treatment

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Cause: progestrone effect on vascular smooth muscle
Rx: Support stockings + avoid standing long periods

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Common outcome of large varicose veins post delivery

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Thrombophlebitis

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Generalized oedema is a feature of

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Pre-eclampsia

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Leiomyomata

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mass of smooth muscle in uterus cavity, uterine muscle or outside surface

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16
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Large Fibroid may cause

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Obstruction in vaginal delivery

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17
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Complication of Fibroid may cause…

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Red Degeneration

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Explain Red Degeneration

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Fibroid becomes ischaemic causes pain, tenderness, vomiting.

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Severe symptoms of Red Degeneration may cause

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Uterine Contractions leading to miscarriage or preterm labour

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Retroversion of Uterus may cause

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Long term bladder issues due to stretch of base of bladder and urethra

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Complications of Bicornuate Uterus

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Miscarriage
Preterm Labour
Preterm Prelabour Rupture of Membrane

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22
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Most common types of Ovarian Cysts

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Serous and Benign Teratomas

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23
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Predisposing factors of UTI

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History of recurrent cystitis
Renal Abnormalities
DM
Bladder emptying issues

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Symptoms of UTI

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low back pain
flu-like symptoms
tachycardia
pyrexia
dehydration
(rarely, haematuria, dysuria)

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Investigations done for sus UTI

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CBC
Mid-stream specimen of urine (MSU) +10^5 to confirm

26
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Treatment for UTI/ sus UTI

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Start antibiotic (Amoxicillin/ oral cephalosporin
Fluids
Paracetamol

27
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Patient has Hx of recurrent UTI

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Test MSU @ every visit + give prophylactic

28
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Common causes of UTI

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E.coli (most common)
Proteus
Pseudomonas
Kleibsella

29
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Symptoms of Pyelonephritis

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Dehydration
High Temp (>38.5)
Shock

30
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Treatment for Pyelonephritis

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Admission
IV fluids
Opiate Analgesics
IV antibiotic (Cephalosporin/ Gentamicin)
Renal tests done
Monitor baby via CTG

31
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Most common cause of maternal death

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Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)

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Why is the risk of VTE higher in pregnant women

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  1. Due to occurence of hypercoagulable state in pregnancy (Increase in Factors 7,8,9,10,12 and Fibrinogen)
  2. Venous Stasis due to pressure of gravid uterus on IVC
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Thrombophilia

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Increased tendency to form blood clots

34
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Hereditary Thrombophilia is due to

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Anticoagulant Defieciences
Abnormal procoagulant factors
Mutated prothrombin

35
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Acquired Thrombophilia is due to

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Anti-phosphlipid syndrome
Systemic Lupus Erythematous

36
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Risk factors for Thromboembolism (Pre-existing before pregnancy)

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  1. Age
    2.Obesity
  2. Thrombophilia
  3. Prev Hx of Thromboembolism
  4. Severe Varicose Veins
  5. Smoking
  6. Malignancy
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Pregnancy Specific Risk Factors for Thromboembolism

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  1. Multiple Pregnancy
  2. Multiparous
    3.Pre-eclampsia
    4.Caesarean Section
    5.Sepsis
    6.Pelvic vein damage
    7.Prolonged bed rest
38
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Symptoms of Deep Vain Thrombosis

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Calf tenderness, pain
Swelling (esp if unilateral)

39
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How to diagnose DVT

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Compression U/S scan
Venography

40
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Symptoms of Pulmonary Embolus

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Breathlessness
Inspiratory pain
Mild Pyrexia
Slight tachycardia

41
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What to do if Pulmonary Embolus is suspected?

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ECG
CHest Xray
ABG
^ to eliminate other resp. diagnoses.
if still sus, do:
ventilation perfusion scan
or
Computed tomography pulmonary angiogram

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Treatment for Venous Thromboembolism

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Low Molecular Weight Heparin

43
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Why is Warfarin rarely used as treatment for VTE

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passes placenta can cause fetal defects and intracranial hemorrhage (can be given post-partum, safe during breastfeeding)

44
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Tobacco use during pregnancy can cause

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FGR

45
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Alcohol Abuse causes

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FGR
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

46
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Opiates (Heroin etc) abuse

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Preterm Labour
Neonatal withdrawal

47
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Cocaine Abuse

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FGR
Placental Abruption
Preterm Labour

48
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Oligohydraminos is

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reduced amount of amniotic fluid

49
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Maximum Vertical pool and Amniotic fluid index in Oligohydraminos

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Maximum Vertical Pool= Less than 2cm
AFI= Less than 5cm

50
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Oligohydraminos in abdomen exam appearance

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Fetal poles very obvious and hard
Small for date uterus

51
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Oligohydraminos is caused by

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FGR
Cystic Kidney
Renal Agenisis

52
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Polyhydraminos is

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Increase in Amniotic Fluid

53
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MVP and AFI in Polyhydraminos

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MVP= +8cm
AFI= +25cm

54
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Causes of Polyhydraminos

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Maternal:
1. DM
Placental:
1.Chorioanginoma, 2.Arterio-venus fistula
Fetal:
1.Multi preg,
2.Eso/Dud Atresia
3.Anencephaly
4.Neuromuscular condition

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