Caring for the Pregnant Patient Flashcards
what are the endocrine changes in pregnancy
multiple hormone changes
what are the cardivascular changes in pregnancy
increase of 20-40% in CO, tachycardia and flow murmurs
what are the hematologic changes in pregnancy
increase of 30% in maternal blood volume
what are the respiratory changes during pregnancy
increased rate of respiration
what is early term
37-38 weeks and 6 days
what is full term
39-40 weeks and 6 days
what is late term
41 weeks-41 weeks and 6 days
what is post term
42 weeks and after
what are the complications in pregnancy
- spontaneous abortions
- ectopic pregnancy
- eclampsia
- anemia
- cardiovascular disease
- oral
what is the probability of spontaneous abortions and why
15% during the first trimester and possible relationship to stress or bacteremia
what is ectopic pregnancy
fertilization and implantation of the fetus in a fallopian tube, resulting in abdominal pain and heavy bleeding
what is pre eclampsia marked by
hypertensino and proteinuria
what is eclampsia marked by
malignant hypertension, seizures, and encephalopathy
what is eclampsia
a condition in which high blood pressure and proteinuria lead to encephalopathy, coma, miscarriage and death
hormonal changes can either cause:
hypertension or syncope
hypertension is monitored to screen for ____
eclampsia
since syncope can lead to traumatic injury, prodromal symptoms should be addressed by:
assuming a prone position
what is anemia in pregnancy caused by
due to increased hematologic demands
what is cardiovascular disease in pregnancy caused by
exacerbation of underlying disease in response to increased demand
what are the oral complications in pregnancy
exacerbation of underlying periodontal disease
pregnancy gingivitis and exacerbated periodontitis exacerbated by:
- lack of attention to oral hygiene
- increased systemic fluid levels and capillary fragility from increased progesterone and estrogen
- increased anaerobic bacterial plaque counts
what lesion is common in pregnancy
granulomatous reaction with a vascular component
- pyogenic granuloma
- epulis gravidarum
-pregnancy tumor
describe the pyogenic granuloma
- not an actual granuloma as there is proliferation of vascular tissues as well as proliferation of fibrous tissue
- forms submucosally and takes the shape of a nodular growth
- though to be exacerbated response to plaque and bacteria precipitated by the changes in hormonal levels
what is the treatment for pyogenic granuloma
- variable
- conservative management is an option
- may resolve post partum
- gently curettage with electrocautery
-excision to the periosteum and removal of calculus and plaque
what are the general dental guidelines during pregnancy and in each trimester
- take a history of the trimester and note complications and BP
- first trimester: fetus is especially susceptible to teratogenic influence and abortion
- second trimester: optimal trimester for dental care
- third trimester: syncope and hypertension risk are greatest secondary to fetal position. cardiovascular demands are greatest, there is increased risk of anemia, the highest risk of eclampsia, and increased risk of hypertension
when should preventative prophylaxis be done
at the beginning of the second trimester and the third trimester
all elective dental care should be:
deferred
when should nondeferrable treatment be completed and what is an example of this tx
- during second trimester
- caries control