Fetal death Flashcards
1
Q
Define anti-partum
A
- intrauterine death before labour
2
Q
Define intra-partum
A
- fetal death during labour
3
Q
Define still birth
A
- death of a baby after 24 weeks gestation
4
Q
List some causes of stillbirth?
A
- placental causes
- intrauterine growth restriction
- maternal antibodies
- infection
- trauma
- extreme of ages
- cord prolapse
- obesity
5
Q
Info for safe delivery for woman
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- maintain a healthy weight
- sleep on side especially 3rd trimester
- quit smoking
- avoid alcohol and drugs
6
Q
What does the PMRT review look at?
A
- review of deaths between 22 weeks gestation and 28 days post delivery
7
Q
Define grief?
A
- Individual and personal response to a loss
8
Q
Define SUDI
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- Sudden Unexplained Death in Infant
- All infant deaths which happen suddenly and with no apparent reason
9
Q
Define SIDS
A
- Sudden Infant death Syndrome
- Diagnosis of exclusion
10
Q
Explain the factors in the triple risk model for SUDI
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- Vulnerable infant
- Exogenous stress
- Critical development period (2-4months)
11
Q
List some exogenous stresses that can increase SUDI?
A
- Maternal smoking
- Co-sleeping
- Domestic violence
- Poor housing
- Prone position
12
Q
Who performs the PM in SUDI?
A
- PF
