Maternal Physiology Flashcards
By what percentage does cardiac output increase by 3rd trimester?
50%
What percentage doe stroke volume contribute to increase CO in pregnancy?
30%
What percentage does HR contribute to increased CO in pregnancy?
15%
By what percent does CO increase during active labor?
30%
By what percent does CO increase during 2nd stage labor?
45%
By what percent is CO increased during immediate post-partum?
80%
By what percent does blood volume increase during pregnancy?
35%
Are there changes to CVP or PCWP during pregnancy?
Noq
BY what % does MV increase by term?
50%
What is the predominant factor for increase MV?
Increased TV
Which FRC volumes decrease in pregnancy?
RV and ERV
How does IRV change with pregnancy?
Slight increase
What lung volumes remain unchanged in pregnancy?
TLC and VC
By what % does FRC change in sitting position?
20% decrease
What causes LES tone to be lower in pregnancy?
Increased progesterone