Exam 2-OB complications part 1 Flashcards
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Define Preterm Delivery
Delivery before 37 weeks gestation
Low Birth Weight is
<2500gm
Very Low Birth Weight is
<1500gm
Extremely Low Birth Weight is
<1000gm
22-24 weeks gestations is termed:
Threshold of Viability, and births during this time generally have very poor outcome.
Full term delivery is ones that occur at ___ weeks gestation or later.
37
Counting for gestation days begins:
1st day of last menstrual period
Name the 3 significant factors associated with preterm labor.
Non-Hispanic black race
Multiple Gestation
History of Preterm Labor
Name all the Demographic Factors associated with Preterm Labor.
Non-Hispanic Black Race Low Socio-Economic Status Extremes of Age (<17 and >35) Low prepregnancy BMI Hx of preterm delivery Interpregnancy interval <6months Abnormal uterine anatomy Trauma Abd surgery during pregnancy
Name the Behavioral Factors associated with Preterm Labor
Tobacco use
Substance Abuse
Name the OB Factors associated with Preterm Labor
Vaginal bleeding Infection Short Cervical Length Multiple gestation Assisted reproductive technologies Preterm premature rupture of Membranes (PROM) Polyhydramnios
Which phase of uterine contractility is associated with uterine stretch and fetal hypothalamic pituitary adrenal activation?
Phase 1 Activation
Phase 2 Stimulation of uterine contractility is defined as:
Stimulation of the uterus by various substances- corticotropic releasing hormone, oxytocin, and prostaglandins.
Which phase of uterine contractility is associated with a relatively quiet uterus?
Quiescence- Most of pregnancy is during this phase.
The 3rd phase of uterine contractility is called _____, and this begins at the 3rd stage of labor and is associated with shrinkage of the uterus, placental separation and uterine contraction.
Involution
What is the possible causes of preterm labor?
Systemic and uterine infection (majority of cases) Stress Uteroplacental Thrombosis Intrauterine Vascular Lesions Uterine Overdistention Cervical Insufficiency
Preterm delivery is due to: (3 maj. categories and % of cases)
Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes (Preterm PROM- 30% of cases)
Spontaneous Preterm Labor (45%)
Maternal/Fetal Indications for delivery (25%)
What the heck is the DECIDUA?
The thick layer of modified mucus membrane that lines the uterus during pregnancy and is shed after delivery with the afterbirth.
What anesthetic technique is preferred for preterm labor and delivery?
NA- timing is challenging- place epidural early in case of emergency C-Sec.
Give some examples of Tocolytic Therapy Agents
Calcium Channel Blocker
Indomethacin (cyclooxygenase inhibitor)
Terbutaline (Beta Agonist)
Mag Sulfate
What is associated with CCB tocolytic therapy?
Potential for hypotension, vasodilation, conduction deficits and myocardial depression.
What is associated with cyclooxygenase inhibitors (Indomethacin)?
Transient effects on platelet function.
What is associated with Terbutaline (Beta-adrenergic receptor agonist)?
Hypotension, tachycardia, pulmonary edema, hyperglycemia and hypokalemia. Avoid with agents that increase HR.
What is associated with Mag. Sulfate?
Hypotension, potentiation of NMB agents (decrease dose of NDNMB, but Sux still 1mg/kg).
Presentation is:
the portion of fetus over pelvic inlet
Cephalic presentation is:
Head down (head first). Can be Vertex (occiput first), Brow, or Face.
Lie is:
Alignment of fetal spine with maternal spine. Longitudinal or transverse.
Breech or Vertex have at ____ lie.
Longitudinal
Transverse or oblique lie will probably need____.
C-Sec
Occiput- Position for ____ presentation
Vertex
Sacrum- Position for ____ presentation
Breech
Mentum- Position for ____ presentation
Face
Acromion- Position for ____ presentation
Shoulder
Position is relationship:
Specific fetal bony point to maternal pelvis
Which position is the most common of all abnormal presentations?
Breech
Hips flexed at hips and knees is ____
Complete Breech
1 or both legs are extended at the hip is _____
Incomplete Breech
Lower extremities are flexed at hip and extended at the knee is _____
Frank Breech
Factors Associated with Breech Presentation:
Multiparity Multiple Gestation Hydramnios Macrosmia Pelvic Tumors Uterine Abnormalities Pelvic Contracture Hydrocephalus Ancephaly Previous Breech delivery Preterm Gestation Oligohydramnios Cornual-Fundal Placenta Placenta Previa
Delivery of Breech babies should be performed where?
In the OR or dedicated area so that emergency general can be initiated safely.
Breech deliveries may need DENSE ANESTHESIA. Give a couple examples of LA used:
3% 2-Chloroprocaine or 2% Lidocaine with Epi and Bicarb
What uterine relaxant is preferred with NA?
NTG
What uterine relaxant with GA?
Just increase the halogenated agent—Increased MAC will cause uterine to relax.
NTG for uterine relaxant may cause:
Headache and hypotension, have neo handy.
What are the FETAL complications associated with Multiple Gestation?
Preterm Labor Congenital Anomalies Polyhydramnios Cord Entanglement Umbilical Cord Prolapse Fetal Growth Restriction Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Malpresentation
What is the maternal CV changes with multiple gestation?
20% greater increase in CO (SV increases 15% more, HR increases 3.5% more).
What is the major pulmonary change concern with multiple gestation?
Intensified Decrease in FRC and Increased Maternal Metabolic Rate—So HYPOXEMIA occurs more rapidly.
Plasma volume increases and addition ____ml with multiple gestation compared to singleton.
750ml
Full lateral position may be utilized for LUD in multiple gestation because of greater risk for:
Aortocaval compression and supine hypotensive syndrome.
List the Maternal Complications associated with Multiple Gestation.
Preterm PROM Preterm Labor Prolonged Labor Preeclampsia/Eclampsia Placental Abruption DIC Operative Delivery (Forceps or C-Sec) Uterine Atony OB Trauma Antepartum and/or postpartum HEMORRHAGE