Chorioamnionitis Flashcards
1
Q
what is this?
A
infection of amniotic sac & amniotic fluid
2
Q
pathophysiology?
A
ascending infection from vaginal tract–> amniotic sac
3
Q
most common type of organism?
A
E.Coli
4
Q
prognosis?
A
medical emergency
life threatening for the foetus
5
Q
Presentation?
A
- fever
- abdo pain
- sepsis
- evidence of foetal distress on CTG
- foetal tachycardia
- may have foul smelling vaginal discharge
6
Q
Ix
A
- sepsis –> sepsis 6
- no sepsis
- bloods
- lower vaginal swab
- O/E: tender uterus
7
Q
Mx?
A
- sepsis –> sepsis 6
- Abx
- early delivery of baby
