ITLS Obsetrics Flashcards

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What are the dual goals in managing the pregnant trauma patient?

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Provide care to mother and provide care to fetus

This highlights the complexity of treating trauma in pregnant patients, as both maternal and fetal well-being must be considered.

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2
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What percentage of pregnancies experience some degree of trauma?

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6–20%

This statistic indicates the prevalence of trauma among pregnant individuals.

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3
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What are the major causes of trauma in pregnancy?

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  • Motor vehicle collisions
  • Falls
  • Abuse and domestic violence
  • Penetrating injuries
  • Burns
  • Suicide
  • Homicide

These causes reflect both accidental and intentional injuries that can affect pregnant individuals.

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4
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List factors affecting fetal mortality and morbidity due to trauma.

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  • Hypoxia
  • Infection
  • Drug effects
  • Pre-term delivery

These factors can exacerbate the impact of trauma on the fetus.

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5
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What influences the effects of trauma on pregnancy and the fetus?

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  • Gestational age of the fetus
  • Type and severity of trauma
  • Extent of disruption of normal uterine and fetal physiology

These factors determine how trauma impacts both the mother and the developing fetus.

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6
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What physiological changes occur in the respiratory system during pregnancy?

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  • Diaphragm elevated due to uterine size
  • Decreased thoracic cavity volume
  • Relative alkalosis due to increased respiratory rate
  • Predisposed to hyperventilation

These changes affect how pregnant patients respond to trauma and stress.

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7
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What are normal vital signs in pregnancy?

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  • Normal pulse: 10–15 beats faster
  • Blood pressure: 10–15 mmHg lower

It’s crucial to differentiate these normal changes from signs of shock during assessment.

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8
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What is the blood loss threshold before significant blood pressure change in pregnant patients?

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30–35% blood loss (1500 cc)

This indicates the resilience of pregnant patients to blood loss and the importance of careful monitoring.

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What are the signs of hypovolemia in pregnant patients?

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  • Vasoconstriction
  • Tachycardia
  • Reduction of uterine blood flow by 20–30%
  • Decrease in fetal heart rate and blood flow
  • Fetus becomes hypoxemic

Recognizing these signs is critical for timely intervention.

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10
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What is the maternal shock’s fetal mortality rate?

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80%

This high percentage underscores the urgency of addressing maternal shock in trauma cases.

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Describe the importance of high-flow 100% oxygen in pregnant trauma patients.

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Essential for preventing fetal hypoxemia

Ensuring adequate oxygenation is critical for both maternal and fetal health during trauma.

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12
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What should be administered rapidly to a trauma patient in pregnancy?

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High-flow 100% oxygen

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13
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Which occurs first in trauma cases: fetal hypoxia or maternal hypoxia?

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Fetal hypoxia occurs before maternal hypoxia

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14
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What is the impact of supine position in pregnant trauma patients after 20 weeks?

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Venous return decreases 30% due to inferior vena cava compression

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What are some effects of supine hypotension in pregnant trauma patients?

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  • Acute maternal hypotension
  • Syncope
  • Fetal bradycardia
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16
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What technique is used for left uterine displacement?

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Elevate right hip 4–6 inches and manually displace uterus to the left

17
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What transport position is advised for pregnant trauma patients?

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Better stabilized with vacuum backboard

18
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What is a significant risk associated with relatively minor abdominal trauma in pregnancy?

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Can cause fetal death

19
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What is the most common cause of fetal death in trauma cases?

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Maternal death

20
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What types of trauma are commonly seen in pregnant patients?

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  • Motor-vehicle collisions
  • Penetrating injuries
  • Domestic violence
  • Falls
  • Burns
21
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What percentage of pregnancy-related trauma in North America is due to motor-vehicle collisions?

22
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What is the effect of seatbelts on pregnancy-related trauma?

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Significantly decrease mortality without increasing uterine injury

23
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What is the most common head injury result of maternal trauma?

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Fetal distress

24
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What is the mortality rate for fetal injury due to penetrating injuries?

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High fetal mortality rate: 40% via stabbing and 40-70% via gunshot wounds

25
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What is the occurrence rate of domestic violence during pregnancy?

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1 in 10 during 2nd and 3rd trimester

26
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What physiological changes occur in pregnant patients during trauma?

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  • Decreased sensitivity
  • Gradual stretching
  • Hormonal changes
  • Uterus very vascular
27
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What is the risk associated with burns in pregnant patients?

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Fetal mortality increases with >20% BSA

28
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What does FAST stand for in trauma assessment?

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Focused Assessment with Sonography in Trauma

29
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What is the primary purpose of the FAST exam?

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Rapid assessment for free fluid/blood in various spaces

30
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What is a key component of trauma prevention in pregnancy?

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Proper seatbelt use

31
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ITLS -During pregnancy blood volume increases by about how much?

32
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ITLS - During pregnancy blood volume increases. Dilution resulting from disproprotiationate increase in plasma volume over the red cell mass. This is referred to as?

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Anemia of pregnancy

33
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ITLS - How does cardiac output change during pregnancy?

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Increases by 20-30%