GOSH Flashcards
What is used to highlight abnormal areas seen in colposcopy?
Acetic acid
What investigation is used to diagnose preterm rupture of membranes?
Actim-PROM Vaginal Swab
Detects insulin like growth factor binding protein 1 which is present in higher concentrations in the amniotic fluid - positive result = membrane rupture
What medication is first line in gestational hypertension?
Labetalol
2nd line if asthmatic is nifedipine
What is the treatment of eclampsia?
Magnesium Sulphate
What is vasa praevia?
- Foetal blood vessels running through free placental membranes, and are unprotected by the umbilical cords.
- The foetal blood vessels run across the birth canal
- Presents as: dark red vaginal bleeding and acute foetal compromise, CTG sinusoidal pattern
- Risk Factors: IVF, low lying placenta and multiple pregnancies
- Babies present with hypoxia and/or severe foetal anaemia
What does a snowstorm appearance with a hyperechoic area interspersed with a multitude of cysts within the uterine cavity on ultrasound indicate?
Trophoblastic Disease, hydatiform molar pregnancy
What age do uterine fibroids tend to appear and what would a typical presentation be?
30-50
Menorrhagia, dysmenorrhoea and abdominal pain
More common in overweight women
What are the typical symptoms seen in ovarian cancer?
Early satiety, abdominal distension and loss of appetite
Early menarche and late menopause are risk factors
What is the first line management for uterine prolapse?
Pelvic floor exercises and vaginal pessary
What are the 3 signs of the third stage of labour?
- A gush of blood in the vagina
- Lengthening of the umbilical cord
- Globular shaped uterine fundus on palpation
When is gestational diabetes diagnosed?
Fasting Glucose > 5.6
2 Hour Plasma Glucose >7.8
What presents as bilateral loss of the red reflexes, purpuric skin lesions covering the torso and a continuous “machine-like” murmur heard on cardiac auscultation of a neonate?
Congenital Rubella syndrome
What is continuous machine like heart murmur a sign of?
PDA
What is a first degree perineal tear?
Tear limited to the superficial perineal skin or vaginal mucosa only
What is a second degree perineal tear?
Tear extends to perineal muscles and fascia, but the anal sphincter is intact (episiotomy is anatomically classified as second degree)
What is a 3a degree perineal tear?
Less than 50% of the thickness of the external anal sphincter is torn
What is a 3b degree perineal tear?
More than 50% of the thickness of the external anal sphincter is torn, but the internal anal sphincter is intact
What is a 3c perineal tear?
External and internal anal sphincters are torn, but anal mucosa is intact
What is a fourth degree perineal tear?
Perineal skin, muscle, anal sphincter and anal mucosa are torn
What is the next steps for a woman testing positive for HPV, normal cytology and no symptoms?
Reassurance and retest in 12 months, continue to test until patient tests negative
What is whirlpool sign on ultrasound indicative of?
Ovarian Torsion
What do you typically find on ultrasound with a missed miscarriage?
Gestational Sac typically over 25mm
Blighted Ovum Present
What manoeuvre is used for shoulder dystocia?
Mc Roberts
What is the treatment of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome?
Fluid resuscitation and drainage of effusion/ ascites if necessary
What is the most common vulval cancer?
Squamous cell carcinoma
What is an absolute contraindication to ECV?
Antepartum haemorrhage 7 days within time of procedure
What hormone is responsible for linea nigra in pregnancy?
Melanocyte Stimulating Syndrome
What does premature ovarian insufficiency present as?
Similar to typical menopausal symptoms - vaginal dryness, hot flushes, secondary amenorrhoea and two elevated FSH levels
What does white itchy patches on the genitals indicate? Specifically in older post menopausal women?
Lichen Sclerosus
What is occurring if a baby is showing turtle neck position and mother needs to be put in the Mc Roberts position?
Shoulder Dystocia
What are the hormone ratios you would expect to see in PCOS?
Raised testosterone, low sexhormone binding globulin, raised leutenising hormone and normal follicle stimulating hormone
What is firstline management for PCOS?
Weightloss
How long is contraception not need for after pregnancy?
First 21 days after delivery
What is the management for cord prolapse during birth?
Patient on all fours, on knees and elbows while waiting for emergency c-section
When is gestational hypertension diagnosed?
After 20 weeks gestation
What can help to improve the effectiveness of McRoberts Manoeuvre?
Suprapubic pressure
What is the treatment for premature ovarian insufficiency?
HRT
What genetic condition is an example of hypergonadotrophic hypogonadism and what are the symptoms seen?
Turners Syndrome, primary amenorrhoea, short stature and recurrent otitis media
What is the treatment for antiphospholipid syndrome during pregnancy to reduce the risk of miscarriage?
Low dose aspirin and LMWH
What causes a baby to have a tense fontanelle, and enlarged lateral and third ventricles?
Maternal Rubella
What are the phenotypes of fetal alcohol syndrome?
Pan-systolic murmur, thin upper lip, smooth philtrum and small jaw
What is a woody uterus indicative of?
Placental abruption