Maternal Cardiovascular Changes Flashcards
1
Q
Blood volume?
A
increase (25-40%)
2
Q
Plasma Volume
A
increase 55%–> dilutional anemia
3
Q
Cardiac output
A
increase (40%)
4
Q
Stroke Volume, EF
A
Increase
5
Q
Heart Rate
A
Increase
6
Q
Blood Pressure
A
Increase Supine
Decrease Lateral
7
Q
Peripheral Resistance (
A
decrease (-20%)
8
Q
_____ S1
A
increase
9
Q
________ ejection murmur
A
systolic
10
Q
s3 and __
A
s4
11
Q
ECG changes true or false?
A
true
12
Q
What is Supine Hypotensive Syndrome?
A
- Due to compression of aorta IVC ny gravid uterus in supine position at term
13
Q
What are symptoms of Supine Hypotensive syndrome?
A
Pallor , sweating , N/V, dizziness, tachycardia, vertigo, apprehension and change in mental status
14
Q
What do you do about Supine Hypotensive Syndrome?
A
Avoid supine position
Turn the patient to one side (Right hip up 10-15 cm)
