Exam 2: Labor/Vaginal delivery, systemic disease, anesthetic complications Flashcards
what are the risk factors for gestational Diabetes
maternal age (30-35)
obesity
family hx DM2
hx gestational DM
Hx PCOS
HX still births
hx macrosomic babies
what weight of the baby is considered macrosomic
8lbs 13 oz
when is the testing for gestational diabetes done
24-28 weeks gestation
describe the 1 step process for gestational diabetes testing
8 hr fast BG<92
75g oral glucose
1 hr- BG <180
2 hr- BG <153
describe the 2 step process for gestational diabetes testing
non fasting
50 g oral glucose
1 hr BG> 130, go to step 2
step 2: 100 g oral glucose test with BG tested at 1,2,3 hours
What causes gestational diabetes?
progressive resistance to insulin
-maternal adipokines
what are HgA1C levels pre and intra pregnancy
pre: 4-5.5%
post: 4.8-6.5%
T/F if you have gestational DM, you have DM2 after preggers
F, most return to baseline after birth
-but have an increased risk for DM and gestational DM
how are insulin requirements affected in pregestational DM
increase from 0.7 units/kg to 1.0 units/kg at term
how are insulin requirements in pregnancies with multiple gestation
higher
how are nighttime maternal insulin requirements
requirements may drop
T/F epidural analgesia and oxytocin affect insulin requirements during first and second stages of labor
false
how is insulin requirment for DM 1 after birth
decreases for several days
what risks are increased with maternal DM
HTN
polyhydramnios
C section
why does DM increase risk of C section
big babies
what is a large amount of amniotic fluid
polyhydramnios
DM 1 are _____x more likely to develop gestational HTN
3
pregestational DM is at a ____-______x greater risk of preterm labor and delivery
2-3
what are risks of macrosomia
birth trauma and shoulder dystocia
what is macrosomia
A high-birthweight infant
what are some fetal risks of maternal DM
macrosomia
5x more likely to have anomalies (cardiac)
neonatal hypoglycemia
what treatment can reduce anomalies from 10% to 1%
strict BG control
in maternal DM is hyper or hypoglycemia preferred
hypo
what level should BG be maintained at in maternal DM
nondiabetic levels
DM lab values chart
what does DM increase risk of anesthesia wise
autonomic cardiovascular dysfunction
gastroparesis (aspiration)
what is sign of autonomic cardiovascular dysfunction
increased QT interval on EKG
what fluids do we avoid in preggers with DM
D5W, causes fetal acidosis
how are insulin requirements in second stage of labor
increased
what is BG risk after delivery with DM
hypoglycemia
what kind of anesthesia is preferred for C section with DM
neuraxial over GA
what is thyroid state in normal pregnancy
euthyroid
what is the leading cause of thyroid disorders in prgnancy
graves disease
what are signs of graves disease
nervousness
sweating
heat intolerance
tremors
weakness
what does graves disease mimic
MH
what physical change is associated with thyroid disorders
increase in thyroid nodules number and size
how are maternal iodine level in preggers
decreased
what is the percent of hyperthyroid in preggers
0.2%
what events precipitate thyroid storm
surgery
childbirth
trauma
iodinated contrast agents
treatment with iodine-131
emotional stress
PE
stroke
infection
diabetic ketoacidosis
hypoglycemia
CHF
Bowel infarction
how do you treat thyroid storm
cooling blankets
meperidine
hydration
acetaminophen
O2
beta blockers
how do you decrease thyroid hormone secretion
iodine
glucocorticoids
what do we give to reduce T4 conversion for thyroid storm management
glucocorticoids
propranolol
radiographic contrast agents
propylthiouracil
what are the modes of treatment for thyroid storm
treat symptoms
reduce thyroid hormone secretion
reduce T4 conversion
plasma exchange
what are the 4 principles ways to minimize thyroid storm
1-antithyroid medication (propylthiouracil)
2- beta blockers
3-glucocorticoids
4-iodine
T/F you can elective procedure with thyroid storm
F, not without 1 week premeds?
what drugs do we avoid in thyroid issues
glycopyrrolate, ephedrine
how is cardiovascular response in hyperthroid
hyperdynamic, dont increase BP more than thyroid already is
what is risk of enlarged thyroid/goiter
may pose airway issues
how are resp muscles in hyperthyroid
weak, make sure are fully reversed
what labs do you check in thyroid issues
electrolytes
where do 90% of phemochromocytoma occur
adrenal medulla or adjacent sympathetic tissue
what can occur after resection of phemochromocyroma
hypotension
what percentage of pheochromocytoma are malignant
10%
what do pheochromocytomas release
epi and norepi
what are most common symptoms of phemochromocytoma
sweating, tachycardia, HA
what is the definitive therapy for pheochromocytoma
surgical intervention
how do you treat hypotension after pheochromocytoma resection
short acting vasopressors
how do you preop pheochromocytoma patient
alpha adrenergic antagonist and IV bolus
what monitors do you use for pheochromocytoma
standard plus A-line
what lab do you check for after pheochromocytoma resection
blood glucose for hypoglycemia
what medications do we avoid in patient with phemochromocytoma
atracurium
droperidol
glucocorticoids
metoclopramide
morphine
pancuronium
pentazocine
succs
vanc
(increase release of catecholamines by tumor)
how much does RBC increase in preggers
how much does plasma volume increase in preggers
what does this lead to?
30%
50%
physiological anemia
what is HGB level for anemia in preggers
<10.5 g/dL
what is the most common cause of anemia in preggers
iron deficiency anemia
what values are low in iron deficiency anemia
low MCV
low total iron
low ferratin
low transferrin
what is anemia increase risk for in preggers
preterm delivery
low birthweight
what are risk factors for anemia
advanced age
short parity interval
hispanic-american and african american race
what are side effects of iron supplements
N/V
constipation
abd cramps
what is the leading cause for postpartum blood transfusions
antepartum anemia
what are emergencies of sickle cell anemia
vaso-occlusive crisis
organ injury
what is the most important factor in sickling
O2 tension
what factors affect sickling
Hgb > 50%, dehydration, hypotension, hypothermia, acidosis
What happens to a sickled erythrocyte when it becomes oxygenated
returns to normal shape
what does repeated sickling of Hgb lead to
irreversable metabolic abnormalities and membrane damage
what is the lifecycle of sickled cell
12 days
how does pregnancy affect sickle cell disease
exacerbates
what causes maternal deaths from sickle cell disease
thromboembolitic events
infections
cardiomyopathy
pulm HTN
infarctions
what are risks of maternal sickle cell disease
preterm labor
placental abruption
fetal growth restrictions
preeclampsia
eclampsia
what are management methods for sickle cell
crystalloid to maintain volume
transfuse RBCs
supplemental O2
maintain normothermia
reduce peripheral venous stasis
thromboembolism prophylaxis
what do you do preop for sickle cell
-recent exacerbations
-level of anemia
-chronic organ injury
-echo to rule out pulm HTN
-increased CO
-wall motion
-transfuse for HGB>10
-cross matched blood on hand
-plan for perioperative pain control
-continuous neuraxial anesthesia is recommended although GA is acceptable
what factor is associated with Von Willebrands
factor 8
Hemophilia A and B are _______ linked traits
X
heterozygous females usually have ____ the concentration of factor ______ and _______ in hemophilia A and B
1/2
8
9
what kind of delivery is preferred to protect fetus from trauma in hemophilia A and B
c section
what is the formation of large amounts of thrombin, fibrinolytic system activation, coagulation factor depletion and hmmg
DIC