Fetal Demise Flashcards
1
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Risk factors for fetal demise
A
twins, obese, DM, drugs/etoh/tobacco, HTN, preeclampsia/eclampsia, low education, infxn, SLE, RH -, renal dz, IUGR, hydrops fetalis, placental causes, etc
2
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How do you Dx fetal demise?
A
decreased fetal mov’t, inability to obtain fetal heart tones, confirm w/US –visualize heart
3
Q
How do you manage fetal demise?
A
2nd trimester D & E, or delivery. misoprostol to induce < 28wks
