L8: IUFD Flashcards
1
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Def of IUFD (Stillbirth)
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- Death of fetus in utero after 20 weeks
OR
- If fetal weight is ≥ 500)gm.
2
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Incidence of IUFD (Stillbirth)
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- 80% of stillbirths occur before term.
- ≥ 50% of stillbirths occur before 28 weeks gestation.
3
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Types of IUFD (Stillbirth)
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- Antenatal IUFD: Fetal death before onset oflabor.
- Intranatal death: Fetal death during labor
4
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Etiology of Antenatal IUFD
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5
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Etiology of Antenatal IUFD
- Maternal
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6
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Etiology of Antenatal IUFD
- Fetal
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7
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Etiology of Antenatal IUFD
- Placental
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8
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Etiology of Antenatal IUFD
- Cord
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9
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Etiology of Antenatal IUFD
- Idiopathic
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30-50%
10
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Complications of Antenatal IUFD
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11
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Dx of Antenatal IUFD
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- Symptoms
- Signs
- INVx
12
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Dx of Antenatal IUFD
- Symptoms
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13
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Dx of Antenatal IUFD
- Signs
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13
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Dx of Antenatal IUFD
- INVx
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14
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Dx of Antenatal IUFD
- Pregnancy Test
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Turns -ve within 2-3 weeks after fetal death.