APH

Question 1

criteria for APH

Answer 1

Vaginal bleeding greater 20 weeks gestation and prior to birth

Question 2

basic management of APH

Answer 2

Begin transport
Tilt patient 30° to left
Seek help from LMC
IV access

Question 3

management if there are signs of shock or poor perfusion

Answer 3

500 ml 0.9% NaCl IV and repeat prn
TXA IV

Question 4

two common causes of APH

Answer 4

Placenta praevia
Placental abruption

Question 5

outline the markers of perfusion

Answer 5

Heart rate.
Pulse strength.
Capillary refill time.
Pulse pressure.
Blood pressure.
Level of consciousness.

Question 6

define placental abruption

Answer 6

Placental abruption is the premature separation of the placenta from the uterine wall, potentially causing bleeding, pain, and complications for both mother and baby.

Question 7

define placenta praaevia

Answer 7

Placenta praevia is a condition where the placenta covers part or all of the cervix, which can cause painless bleeding later in pregnancy.