Anterpartum And PPH Flashcards
Most common cause of maternal mortality worldwide
Hemorrhage
What is the true definition of MAJOR Obstetric hemorrhage
Defined as a transfusion of 5 or MORE units of PRBCs
Increase rates of PPH with 3 things (PAC)
Postpartum uterine atony
Abnormal placentation
Cesarean deliveries
Most hemorrhage is because of poor
Recognizing risk factors
Accurately assess blood loss
Initiate treatment in timely fashion
NOT COMMUNICATING
Most HIGHEST INCIDENCE common cause of pregnancy related deaths due to hemorrhage
ALUCPUR
Abruptio Placenta Laceration /uterine rupture Uterine atony Coagulopathies Placenta previa--> accreta, increta, percreta Uterine bleeding Retained placenta
Is anterpartum hemorrhage a medical or surgical
Medical emergency (no need to rush to surgery)
True definition of antepartum hemorrhage____usually what trimester?
Vaginal blood loss AFTER 20 weeks of gestation
1st
Biggest threat of hemorrhage BEFORE delivery is to the
FETUS
Biggest threat of hemorrhage AFTER delivery is to the
Mother
4 main causes of Antepartum hemorrhage
PPUV
Placenta Previa
Placenta Abruptio
Uterine Rupture
Vasa Previa
What is placenta previa
When placenta is implanted to lower segment of the uterus , presenting ahead of the LEADING POLE OF THE FETUS
4 types of Placenta Previa
TPML
Total
Partial
Marginal
Low-lying placenta
What is a TOTAL placenta previa?
Internal cervical OS covered completed by placenta
What is a PARTIAL placenta previa>?
Internal cervical OS partially covered by placenta
What is a MARGINAL placenta previa?
Edge of placenta at margin of internal os
What is a low lying placenta?
Placenta is implanted in lower uterine segment –> Placental edge does not actualy reach internal os but in close proximity to it
Os stands for
opening
In placenta previa what causes the bleeding?
small disruption in placental attachment during normal development and thinning of lower uterine segment
In placenta previa: Perinatal morbidity and mortality primarily related to
Prematurity
In placenta previa hemorrhage is a
Maternal problem
List etiology of Placenta previa (AMMPPS)
Advanced Maternal Age >35 Multiparity Multifetal gestations Prior C-section Smoking Prior Placenta previa
What is the hallmark of placenta Previa
Painless hemorrhage
When does placenta previa most occur
end of/or after 2nd trimester
In placenta previa Bleeding rarely enough to be
Fatal
Placenta previa may be associated with
placenta accreta, increta, or percreta
May cause massive bleeding
Avoid this at all cost with placenta previa
No vaginal or cervical examination
SAFEST diagnostic test with placenta previa
Transabdominal US
MOST ACCURATE diagnostic test with placenta previa
TRANSVAGINAL ultrasonograpy INCREASE RISK OF BLEEDING THOUGH
Placenta Previa with moderate bleeding if >34/52
C-section
Placenta Previa with moderate bleeding if <34/52
Resuscitate STEROIDS then if stable Conservative care, if unstable –> C-section
As general if symptoms with bleeding
C-section
As general if NO Ssymptoms WITH bleeding
Conservative care
With placenta previa deliver via
C-section (possible hysterectomy)
Placenta abruptio
Premature separation of NORMALLY IMPLANTED PLACENTA , spiral arteries comes out start bleeding
Placenta abruption factors
External hemorrhage
Concealed (internal hemorrhage)
Total
Partial
Placental Abruption primary cause unknown but associated with
PPP CCC IPUEM
Increage age and parity Pre-eclampsia Chronic HTN PROM Multiple gestation Hydramnios CIgarette smoking Cocaine use Prior abruption Uterine Leiomyoma External Trauma
Pathophysiology of Placenta Abruption
There is hemorrhage to DECIDUA BASALIS –> DESIDUAL SPLIT leaving thin layer that stucks to myometrium –> develop dedidua hemorrhage leads to separation, compression and ultimate destruction of adjacent placental tissue
In placenta Abruption bleeding can be either
Fetal or maternal
Fetal bleeding results from
tear or fracture in placenta RATHER THAN From separation itself
Placenta abruption signs and symptoms HALLMARK
Bleeding with PAIN varying from mild cramping to severe
What does not exclude platenta abruption
Negative US
Placenta abruption signs and symptoms uterus
Firm , tender uterus with INCREASE FUNDUS HEIGHT
What are the complications of Placenta Abruption
DFCC
DIC
Renal failure
Fetal death
Couvelaire uterus
Treatment of Placenta Abruption depends on
Gestational age
Status of mother and fetus
Admit, HandP, IV access, placental localization
Uterine rupture is
Part of baby coming out with an intact amniotic sac
Most common maternal morbidity is from
Hemorrhage
Uterine Rupture most common with
VBAC
Women with uterine scar and hx of leiomyomectomy at risk for
Uterine rupture