Antepartum Hemorrhage Flashcards
1 unit of PRCBs will have what effect on the Hgb and the Hct?
Hgb goes up by 1
Hct goes up by 3%
1 unit of platelets will have what effect on the platelet levels?
Platelets will increase by 5-10,000
1 unit of Fresh Frozen Plasma will have what effect on the Fibrinogen?
Fibrinogen will increase by 10
1 unit of Crypercipitate will have what effect on the Fibrinogen?
Fibrinogen will increase by 10
Antepartum Hemorrhage is defined as bleeding when?
During pregnancy after 20 weeks gestation
What is the most common type of abnormal placentation?
Placenta Previa
What is Placenta Previa?
Implantation of the placenta over the cervical os
Until you can rule out Placenta Previa, what should you NOT do?
Digital exam
Signs of Placenta Previa?
PAINLESS vaginal bleeding
If a pregnant woman presents with painless vaginal bleeding, what should you consider is likely?
Placenta Previa
Marginal Placenta Previa
Placenta does NOT cover the cervical os
Partial Placenta Previa
Partial occlusion of the cervical os by the placenta
Complete Placenta Previa
Cervical os is completely covered by the placenta
What is the most serious type of Placenta Previa that is associated with more blood loss?
Complete Placenta Previa
How can Placenta Previa be diagnosed and usually when?
Ultrasound around 30 weeks
Most causes of Placenta Previa will spontaneously resolve with placental migration. When should you deliver and how if not?
36-37 weeks via C-section