L11: Antepartum Hemorrhage Flashcards
Def of Antepartum Hemorrhage
Bleeding in or from genital tract from 20 weeks gestation (28 weeks previously) till birth (including 1st & 2nd stages of labor).
Etiology & DDx of Antepartum Hemorrhage
Def of Placenta Previa
Placenta is partially or totally implanted in LUS after fetal viability (≥ 20 weeks).
Before 20 weeks, it is termed low lying placenta.
Incidence of Placenta Previa
Etiology of Placenta Previa
RF for Placenta Previa
RF for Placenta Previa
- Age
Old age (9 fold increase in women > 40 years)
RF for Placenta Previa
- Parity
More common in multiparas
RF for Placenta Previa
- Previous Uterine Scar
C.S (4 folds increase) / myomectomy / deep curettage
RF for Placenta Previa
- Previous Placenta Previa
Commonest risk factor
RF for Placenta Previa
- Commonest RF
Previous placenta previa
Classification of Placenta Previa
Pathophysiology of Placenta Previa
- During 3rd trimester, LUS progressively enlarges but inelastic placenta can’t stretch to accommodate this enlargement → shearing action () placenta & LUS → inevitable separation of part of placenta → unavoidable bleeding.
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Pathophysiology of Placenta Previa
- Separation is aggravated during labor by progressive taking up of LUS combined è downward advancement of lower pole of intact sac of membranes making double shearing mechanism on placenta.
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Pathophysiology of Placenta Previa
- No mechanism to stop bleeding because:
- LUS is non retractile.
- Muscle fibers of LUS are atonic è absence of decussating muscle layer.
Pathophysiology of Placenta Previa
- Source of Bleeding
Maternal blood.
Pathophysiology of Placenta Previa
Pathophysiology of Placenta Previa
- Amount of Bleeding
1st attack is variable but recurrent attack is dangerous.
Complications of Placenta Previa
Maternal & fetal
Maternal Complications of Placenta Previa
- During Pregnancy
Maternal Complications of Placenta Previa
- During Pregnancy
- During Labor
- During Puerperium
Maternal Complications of Placenta Previa
- During labor
Maternal Complications of Placenta Previa
- During Puerperium
Maternal Complications of Placenta Previa
- During Puerperium (PPH)
Maternal Complications of Placenta Previa
- During Puerperium (Puerperal Sepsis)
Fetal Complications of Placenta Previa
Dx of Placenta Previa
- Hx
Dx of Placenta Previa
- Ex
- General, Abdominal, Speculum & Local
Dx of Placenta Previa
- Abdominal Ex
Dx of Placenta Previa
- general Ex
Signs of hypovolemic shock (according to amount of blood loss)
Dx of Placenta Previa
- Local Ex
Dx of Placenta Previa
- Speculum
For exclusion of local gynecological causes of bleeding.
Indications of Local Ex in Placenta Previa
It has no role in modern obstetrics however, it can be done only when active treatment is indicated.
Precautions of Local Ex in Placenta Previa
→ Done in operating room under complete aseptic precautions & everything is ready for immediate CS if needed.
→ Cross matched blood should be available for transfusion if
needed.
Information gained in Local Ex in Placenta Previa
→ Amount of bleeding.
→ Degree of cervical effacement & dilatation.
→ Relation of placental edge to internal os.
→ Condition of membranes.
→ Presentation & Pelvic capacity.
Disadvantages of Local Ex in Placenta Previa
→ May initiate severe attack of bleeding.
→ False diagnosis (mistaken for blood clots).
Investigations for Placenta Previa
Main Tool for Dx of Placenta Previa
US
advantages of US in Dx of Placenta Previa
Safe, simple, rapid & accurate
Types of US in Dx of Placenta Previa
- TAS.
- TVS (more accurate but risky).
- Transperineal ultrasound.
US in Dx of Placenta Previa
- value
- Diagnosis of placenta previa & determination of its type.
- Determination of fetal age, viability, size, presentation & position.
- Exclusion of multifetal pregnancy & congenital anomalies.
Dx of Placenta Previa
- MRI
Safe but expensive.
Dx of Placenta Previa
- Others
For maternal & fetal evaluation.
TTT of Placenta Previa Depend on …..
- Severity of bleeding.
- Patient is in labor or not.
- Type of placenta previa.
- Fetal are & maturity.
Plan of TTT in Placenta Previa
- Severe bleeding
Resuscitation then immediate CS.
Plan of TTT in Placenta Previa
- Mild to Moderate Bleeding
in Labor or not?
Plan of TTT in Placenta Previa
- Mild to Moderate Bleeding while Patient is in labor
Plan of TTT in Placenta Previa
- Mild to Moderate Bleeding while patient is NOT in labor
Lines of TTT of in Placenta Previa
- 1st aid measures & resuscitation
- Expectant treatment
- Termination of pregnancy
Lines of TTT of in Placenta Previa
- 1st Aid measures & resucitation
1st Aid measures & resucitation in Placenta Previa
- Antishock Measures
a) Cross matched fresh blood transfusion.
b) IV fluids (crystalloid solutions as Ringer’s lactate & saline).
c) Corticosteroids.