Antepartum haemorrhage Flashcards
1
Q
Define antepartum haemhorrage
A
PV bleeding between 24th week and birth
2
Q
Causes of antepartum haemorrhage
A
Placental abruption
Placenta praevia
Vasa previa
Uterine rupture
Inherited bleeding disorder
Gestational trophoblastic disease
Cervical cancer
Cervical ectropion
3
Q
Investigations to do in suspected APH?
A
Bedside:
Abdominal examination
Speculum examination
Bloods:
G&S and crossmatch
FBC
Coagulation screen
U&E
LFTs
Kleihauer test in rhesus negative women
Imaging:
TVUSS
Cardiotocography
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