Antepartum haemorrhage Flashcards
1
Q
How common is it?
A
2-5% of pregnancies
1
Q
What is APH?
A
bleeding from or in to the genital tract, occurring from 24+0 but before birth
2
Q
What is minor, major and massive haemorrhage
A
minor - less than 50ml, major 50-1000ml, massive more than 1000ml
3
Q
What are some complications of APH?
A
infection, shock, PPH, DIC, hypoxia, SGA
4
Q
What causes APH?
A
Placenta previa, placental abruption, vasa previa, trauma, accreta
5
Q
Management of mild-moderate APH?
A
USS, IV access, CTG, obs
6
Q
Management of severe APH?
A
LL, high flow oxygen, IV fluids, X-match, blood transfusion, expedite birth
