Complicated OB Pt. 1 (Exam I) Flashcards
When is optimal timing to attempt ECV (External Cephalic Version)?
36-37 weeks
A fetus is unlikely to revert back to breach presentation after ECV after ____ weeks.
37
What medication should be given prior to ECV?
Tocolytic agents:
Terbutaline
NTG
ECV is commonly unsuccessful if the mom is feeling ____.
pain
What is done to treat the pain of ECV?
Neuraxial analgesia/anesthesia
What dermatome level is attempted with ECV?
T6
What complications can occur with ECV?
- Placental abruption
- Preterm labor
- Worsening FHT’s
_______ _____ is characterized by abnormal placenta implantation on the upper uterine segment.
Placenta Previa
What are the four subcategories of placenta previa?
- Low Lying - doesn’t infringe on cervical os.
- Marginal - touches but doesnt cover top of cervix.
- Partial - partially covers cervix.
- Complete - covers cervix completely.
what are risk factors for placenta previa?
- Older maternal age
- Multiparity
- Hx of smoking
- Previous c-section / uterine surgery
- Hx of placenta previa
What is the classic sign of placenta previa?
Painless vaginal bleeding in 2ⁿᵈ or 3ʳᵈ trimester.
In abruptio placentae, bleeding occurs from exposure of ______ vessels at the _________ interface.
decidual : decidual-placental
How is abruptio placentae defined?
Premature separation of the placenta (can be complete or partial).
What are the consequences of placental abruption on the fetus?
Reduced gas-exchange due to loss of placental-uterine interface:
- bradycardia
- late or variable decels
- decreased / absent variability
What are some of the risk factors for placental abruption?
Which of these are the greatest?
- HTN
- Cocaine
- Advanced maternal age
- Smoking
- Trauma
- Multiple gestation
- Pre-eclampsia
- Chorioamnionitis
The classic sign of placental abruption is characterized by ________ vaginal bleeding.
Painful
What is couvelaire uterus?
When does it occur?
- Blood forced through uterine wall into gastric serosa.
- occurs with serious placental abruption.
What is the primary risk associated with placental abruption?
Hypovolemic / hemorrhagic shock
What causes consumptive coagulopathy on placental abruption patients?
- Activation & usage of circulating plasminogen
- Placental thromboplastin
Uterine rupture is most commonly associated with ______.
TOLAC
Trial of Labor after Cesarean
What is the most consistent clinical feature of uterine rupture?
Fetal bradycardia
What clinical features are seen with uterine rupture?
- Fetal bradycardia
- Vaginal bleeding
- Severe abdominal pain (breakthrough neuraxial analgesia)
- Shoulder pain
- Hypotension
What is uterine blood flow at term gestation?
700 - 900 mL/min
Primary postpartum hemorrhage occurs within _____ hours of delivery.
24
Has a higher maternal morbidity & mortality.
Secondary postpartum hemorrhage occurs from _____ to _____ weeks post partum.
1 day to 6 weeks
Postpartum hemorrhage is defined as blood loss ≥ _____ mls or blood loss with signs of symptoms of hypovolemia within ____ hours of delivery.
1000 mls : 24 hours
What are some common causes of postpartum hemorrhage?
- Uterine atony (most common)
- Retained placenta
- Cervical/vaginal lacerations
Failed release of _____ and ______ is the typical cause of uterine atony.
oxytocin & prostaglandins (uterotonics)
What is the first line uterotonic?
Oxytocin
What is the half life of oxytocin?
3 - 5 minutes
How is pitocin typically diluted?
20 units in 1000mLs
What are possible side effects of oxytocin?
Dose-dependent:
- Tachycardia
- Hypotension
- Coronary vasoconstriction
- Hyponatremia
- Seizures
Typically, oxytocin is given at a rate of ______ to prevent side effects.
< 1 unit/min
What is the 2ⁿᵈ line uterotonic agent?
Methylergonovine (Methergine)