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What is gynecology?

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Study of diseases of women’s reproductive organs

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What is obstetrics?

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The care of women during pregnancy, childbirth, and up to 42 days after expulsion of all pregnancy contents

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What is the transport position for a woman >20wks and why?

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Left lateral recumbent

Prevents compression of inferior vena cava (supine hypotension)

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What is the 1st stage of labour?

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Onset of regular contractions to full dilation of cervix

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What is stage two of labour?

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Full dilation to birth of baby

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What is the 3rd stage of labour?

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Delivery of the placenta?

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What is uterine atony?

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Uterus fails to contract after delivery

Can cause PPH

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What signs and symptoms would query pre-eclampsia?

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Symptom + 2 elevated BP readings (15 mins apart)

BP >140/90

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What can be given for vomiting in pregnancy?

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Cyclizine 50mg IM

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How long is an umbilical cord?

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≈50cm

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What are the cord clamp distances?

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20/15/10cm

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Where is the cord clamped?

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Between 20-15cm
AFTER 1 minute!!!!

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What is considered a full term baby?

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37-40wks

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What is considered a pre-mature baby?

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<37wks

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What is considered a late birth?

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> 42 weeks

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What is a multiparous woman?

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A woman who have given birth one of more times

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What is the 5-1-1 rule?

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Contractions every 5 minutes
Lasting 1 minute
For at least 1 hour

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How do you remember gravida vs parity?

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G -got it
P- pushed it

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What is a mucus plug/bloody show?

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Sits inside cervix during pregnancy to keep cervix closed

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What is gestational diabetes?

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Diabetes during pregnancy

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What is parity?

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The number of times a woman has given birth to a foetus with a gestational age of >24wks regardless of the outcome

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What is the gestational time for the delivery of twins in Ireland?

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37.1wks

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How do you assess PV bleeding?

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Volume/colour/consistency/location

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If there is PV bleeding, when would you pre-alert the ED?

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If there is:
- pain
- high/low BP
- shock
- low placenta
- shoulder tip pain
- SEPSIS

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What is low placenta?
Placenta is attached lower in the uterus
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What is another term for low placenta?
Placenta previa
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What is placental abruption?
Placenta has come away from uterine wall
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What is a miscarriage?
Foetus that has been delivered/not survived before 24wks
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What is an ectopic pregnancy?
Pregnancy that implants outside the uterus
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What is a molar pregnancy?
RARE abnormal collection of cells in the uterus
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What is an incompetent pregnancy/CERVIX?
Cervix opens too early
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What are the different classifications of miscarriage?
- threatened - inevitable - incomplete - complete - missed
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What is hyperemesis gravidarum?
- vomiting more than x3 a day - dark coloured urine - severe dehydration
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What is a mal presentation?
Any presentation other than vertex presentation
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What is the treatment for prolapsed cord
(Hips higher than head) Mother to adopt head down in left lateral position
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What are the three things you look for when a baby is born?
CRY COLOUR TONE
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What is placenta accreta?
Placenta grows too deeply into uterine wall
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How many arteries/veins in umbilical cord?
2A/1V
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What is unstable lie?
Baby’s position keeps changing
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What is polyhydramnios?
Too much amniotic fluid around baby during pregnancy
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What is the first stage of labour?
The first stage of labour is the period of time from the onset of contractions to full dilation of the cervix.
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What is the second stage of labour?
The second stage of labour involves the baby being born.
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What is the third stage of labour?
The third stage of labour involves the delivery of the placenta and cord.
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What is the duration of the first trimester?
The first trimester lasts from 0 to 12 weeks + 6 days.
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What is the duration of the second trimester?
The second trimester lasts from 13 to 27 weeks + 6 days.
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What is the duration of the third trimester?
The third trimester lasts from 28 weeks to delivery.
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What is SpO2 for a newborn at 1 minute?
The SpO2 for a newborn at 1 minute is 60-65%. (+5% every min)
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What is SpO2 for a newborn at 10 minutes?
The SpO2 for a newborn at 10 minutes is 85-95%.
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What is oxygen therapy for a term infant?
FiO2 21% (room air)
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What is oxygen therapy for a preterm infant?
FiO2 30%
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What is the procedure for PPV on an infant?
Single finger and thumb ventilations. Count: BREATHE....2...3. ## Footnote M.R S.O.P.A: MASK (correct size/fit), REPOSITION (move head to open airway), SUCTION, OPEN MOUTH, PRESSURE, AIRWAY (alternative P/AP).
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How long is PPV done on an infant?
At least 30 seconds.
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What is the CPR rate for infants?
30 compressions and 2 breaths.
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Where do you check for pulse on an infant?
Brachial artery.
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When do you check the pulse of an infant in distress?
After effective positive pressure ventilation (PPV).
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What is the pre-alert criteria for an infant?
Preterm/low birth weight, suspected congenital anomaly, pre-identified complications, cardiac arrest.
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What are the components of the warm chain?
Drying and wrapping the baby immediately at birth; keeping the baby warm during any procedure. - skin to skin contact - early initiation of breast feeding
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BGL of a newborn?
>2.6mmol/L
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Where is BGL taken from on newborn?
- lateral curve of foot - medial curve of foot
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If BGL of a neonate is <2.6mmol/L What medication can be given?
Glucose gel 2-4mL buccal
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What is the positive pressure ventilation rate for a new born neonate?
40-60 breaths per minute
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What is the amount of oxytocin given?
10 international units IM
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What are the side effects of oxytocin?
CHAND C - Cardiac arrhythmias H - headache/hypotension A - abdominal pain N - nausea D - dizziness
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What are the storage rules for oxytocin?
Store @ 2-8°C Shelf life unrefrigerated 3 months
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What may happen is oxytocin is given too quickly?
May transiently reduce BP
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What are the contra-indications for oxytocin?
Severe cardiac dysfunction KSAR

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