maternal sepsis Flashcards
1
Q
key causes of sepsis in pregnancy
A
chorioamnionitis
urinary tract infections
2
Q
Chorioamnionitis
A
infection of chorioamniotic membranes and amniotic fluid
usually occurs later in pregnancy and during labour
3
Q
non-specific features of sepsis
A
fever tachycardia raised resp rate reduced oxygen sats lowBP altered consciousness reduced urine output raised WCC
4
Q
features related to chorioamnionitis
A
abdo pain
uterine tenderness
vaginal discharge
5
Q
features related to urinary tract infection
A
dysuria frequency suprapubic pain renal angle pain vomit
6
Q
example antibx regime
A
piperacillin and tazobactam (tazocin) plus gentamicin
or
amoxicillin, clindamycin and gentamicin
7
Q
sepsis 6
A
blood lactate
blood cultures
urine outpus
oxygen
anitbx
IV fluids
