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mild and severe chronic HTN in pregnancy

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  1. Mild hypertension – systolic of > 140-180 mmHg or diastolic > 90-100 mmHg or both
  2. Severe hypertension - systolic of > 180 mmHg or diastolic > 100 mmHg
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Preeclampsia

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i. Preeclampsia - new onset of hypertension and either proteinuria or end-organ dysfunction after 20 weeks of gestation in a previously normotensive woman

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Gestational HTN/Pregnancy Induced HTN

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HTN that develops after 20 weeks of gestation in the absence of proteinuria and returns to normal postpartum

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Gestational HTN/Pregnancy Induced HTN is most commonly seen in these types of pregnancy

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Develops in 5-10% of pregnancies that go beyond first trimester

30% incidence in multiple gestations

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burden of dz with preeclampsia

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Women with preeclampsia are at an increased risk for life-threatening events:

placental abruption, ARF, cerebral hemorrhage, hepatic failure or rupture, pulmonary edema, DIC, and progression to eclampsia.

1 of 4 leading causes of death of maternal women

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preeclampsia -severe features (7)

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  1. Blood pressure of > 160mm Hg systolic or > 110 mmHg diastolic
  2. Progressive renal insufficiency (serum creatinine >1.1 mg/dL or doubling of serum creatinine concentration in the absence of other renal disease)
  3. Cerebral or visual disturbances (headache and scotomata)
  4. Pulmonary edema or cyanosis
  5. Epigastric or RUQ pain
  6. Evidence of hepatic dysfunction (transaminases doubled)
  7. Thrombocytopenia (<100,000)
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RF for preeclampsia (12)

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  1. Nulliparity – women who have never been pregnant
  2. Age <20 y.o., >35 y.o.
  3. New paternity/partner related factors
  4. Family history of preeclampsia
  5. Chronic renal disease, chronic HTN
  6. Prolonged interpregnancy interval
    a. Long periods of time between pregnancies
  7. Antiphospholipid syndrome
  8. Diabetes mellitus
  9. Multi-fetal gestation
  10. High BMI
  11. Black race
  12. Connective tissue disorders (RA, SLE)
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what decreases risk of preeclampsia

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Smoking DECREASES risk, ASA for high risk

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spiral arteries, how do they lead to preeclampsia

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– coiled arteries which temporarily supply blood to the endometrium during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle. They are converted and loose their smooth muscle, dilate 5-10 times in order to ensure adequate placental blood flow.

If this doesn’t happen, then there will be complications like preeclampsia

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pathophysiology

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spiral arteries

changes in immune factors

systemic inflammatory

antibodies leading to vessel constriction

increased risk of dementia later in life

under profusion–> hypoxia and ischemia

placental tissue causes the disease and is always cured after the delivery of the placenta

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Immunologic factors that lead to preeclampsia

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 nulliparous women/women who change partners b/w pregnancies, have long interpregnancy intervals, use barrier contraception, and conceive via intracytoplasmic sperm injection have less exposure to paternal antigens and higher risks of developing preeclampsia

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immunological abnormalities that lead to preeclampsia

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similar to those observed in organ rejection graft versus host disease, have been observed in preeclamptic women

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genetic factors that lead to preeclampsia

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Although most cases of preeclampsia are sporadic, genetic factors are thought to play a role in disease susceptibility

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Systemic endothelial dysfunction that lead to preeclampsia

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imbalance between vasodilating and vasoconstricting factors that act on the endothelium

Headache, seizures, visual symptoms, epigastric pain, and IUGR are the sequelae of endothelial dysfunction in the vasculature of target organs, such as the brain, liver, kidney, and placenta.

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lab changes you can see in preeclampsia

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Decreased production of endothelial-derived vasodilators (nitric oxide and prostacyclin), and increased production of vasoconstrictors (endothelins and thromboxanes).

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signs and sxs you want to ask about in preeclampsia

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  1. Signs/symptoms include: visual disturbances, severe/persistent HA, RUQ pain, Hx of LOC/seizures, dizziness
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how can weight change in a pt with preeclampsia

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water weight and edema

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STR and edema in preeclampsia

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unresponsive to rest in supine position especially in upper extremities, sacral region and face

DTRs - hyperreflexia or clonus at ankle worrisome

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what lab evaluation would you want to get in a pt with preeclampsia

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i. CBC – rising HCT signals worsening vasoconstriction and intravascular volume or hemolysis
ii. Platelet count
iii. Coagulation profile (PT, PTT) – coagulopathy
iv. LFTs – hepatocellular dysfunction
v. Serum creatinine – decreasing renal function
vi. Uric acid –>happens d/t altered renal fxn
vii. 24 hour urine
viii. Creatinine clearance
ix. Total urinary protein

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why would you get a platelet count in a pt with preeclampsia

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thrombocytopenia

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why would you get uric acid levels

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promotes inflammation and you can see this before the onset of preeclampsia

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trend of hmg in pregnant pt without preeclampsia

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  1. Usually the hemoglobin goes down as the blood volume starts expanding

rising hct can indicate worsening vaso constriction

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The NST evaluates f

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fetal heart rate and response to fetal movement.

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The five discrete biophysical variables you are looking at in a NST

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  1. Fetal movement
  2. Fetal tone
  3. Fetal breathing
  4. Amniotic fluid volume
  5. Fetal Heart Rate
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components of a biophysical profile (BPP)
4 ultrasound (US) assessments and a nonstress test (NST).
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fetal studies for for fetal weight and growth, and amniotic fluid volume
ULS
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indirect assessment of placental status
ii. NST (non stress test) and/or biophysical profile
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reassuring BPP result
8 or 10
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when would you do labor induction in response to . a BPP
if 4 Labor induction if gestational age >32 weeks Repeating test same day if <32 weeks, then delivery if BPP <6 definitely 2
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if BPP 6
Labor induction if >36 weeks if favorable cervix and normal AFI Repeating test in 24 hours if <36 weeks and cervix unfavorable; then delivery if BPP <6, and follow-up if >6
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A BPP normally is not performed before
A BPP normally is not performed before the second half of a pregnancy, since fetal breathing movements do not occur in the first half.
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mainstay of mngmt of preeclampsia
Care is individualized Mainstay of management is rest and frequent monitoring of mother and fetus Daily kick counts Hospitalization initially recommended for new onset preeclampsia
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how often would you do a non stress test in mother with preeclampsia how frequently ULS
2x weekly nonstress tests, biophysical profiles or both U/S q 3 weeks for fetal growth and amniotic fluid assessment
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Management – Severe Preeclampsia
1. Best managed in a tertiary - care setting 2. Daily lab tests and fetal surveillance 3. Antihypertensive therapy if indicated
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goal of preeclampsia drug therapy
Goal of therapy is to reduce diastolic pressure to 90 - 100 mmHg range
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prevention of seizures
Stabilization with magnesium sulfate (IM/IV) don't use for more than 5 days 98% of cases, seizures will be prevented Therapeutic levels are 4 - 6 mg/dL, toxic concentrations have predictable consequences
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what do you want to worry about as far as urine output goes with maintenance while on mag sulfate
9. Maintenance of urine output of at least 25 mL/hour will avoid accumulation in kidneys
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reversal of mag sulfate
reversal of effects done with slow IV of 10% calcium gluconate, along with O2 supplementation
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eclampsia is most commonly seen when
Most cases occur within 24 hours of delivery but approximately 3% of cases diagnosed between 2 and 10 days postpartum
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management in mother with eclampsia to prevent musculoskeletal injury
Insert padded tongue blade Restrain gently as needed Maintain adequate airway Gain IV access
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Presentation of HELLP
RUQ | nausea, vomiting, generalized malaise, they don’t “feel well”, epigastric pain
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RX given in eclampsia
Tx directed to initiation of magnesium sulfate to prevent further seizures If pt already receiving magnesium sulfate, additional 2g can be given (slowly) and blood level obtained
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other management strategies for Eclampsia
a. Transient uterine hyperactivity for approx. 15 min associated with fetal heart changes (i.e.bradycardia, decreased variability and late decelerations) i. Usually self limited, not dangerous unless > 20 minutes ii. Delivery during this time unnecessary and should be avoided b. Foley catheter should be placed to monitor urinary output c. Central venous catheter or continuous EKG may be appropriate if BP to high, urinary output low, or evidence of cardiac disturbance
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when does HELLP present
Generally presents in the third trimester of pregnancy, although it occurs at less than 27 weeks in 11% of patients viii. Presents antepartum in 69% of patients and postpartum in 31% of patients - Postpartum onset is typically within the first 48 hours after delivery, but signs and symptoms may not become apparent until as long as seven days after delivery
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why would you see RUQ in HELLP
rupture of liver capsule
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presentation with HELLP, who gets this
Pts usually multiparous and blood pressure readings lower than those of preeclamptic pts Initial symptoms may be vague Nausea and vomiting, viral - like syndrome 90 % of patients present with generalized malaise 65 % with epigastric pain, 30 % with nausea and vomiting, and 31 % with headache.
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women with HELLP die from
1. Usually these women die from stroke or liver rupture
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Labs in assessment of HELLP
LABS - CBC, CMP, coag studies, fibrin degredation products
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tx of HELLP
Tx consists of cardiovascular stabilization, correction of coagulation abnormalities and delivery -- DIC occurs in 20% of HELLP pts. Platelet perfusion before/after delivery indicated if platelet <20,000/mm3
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management of DIC
Patients with DIC should be given fresh frozen plasma and packed RBCs Lab abnormalities typically worsen after delivery, resolve 3-4 days PP Treatment -- Prompt delivery of the baby! Magnesium sulfate - decrease risk of seizures xxiv. Blood transfusions - anemia DIC - Fresh frozen plasma Antihypertensives (labetalol, hydralazine, nefedipine)
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PROM
PROM is the rupture of chorioamniotic membranes before the onset of labor
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amniotic fluid pH
Amniotic fluid protects against infection, fetal trauma and umbilical cord compression, pH 7.5
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amt of amniotic fluid seen at 20 wks and 28 wks
400mL by 20wks, plateau of 800mL at 28wks
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Polyhydramnios what is it and when do we see this
- AFI >20cm -- assoc. with Down’s/Edwards, GDM
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Oligohydramnios what is it and when do we see this
AFI (Amniotic fluid index) <5cm -- urinary tract abnormalities (bilat. renal agenesis - Potter’s syndrome), maternal dehydration
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Major complication of PROM
Major complication of PROM is intrauterine infection (also cord prolapse, compression, fetal malpresentation)
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the leading cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality
PROM
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TERM prom
>37
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Preterm PROM
<37 weeks
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etiology of PROM
Causes not clearly understood Sexually transmitted diseases and other lower genital tract conditions (i.e. BV) commonly found in women with PROM Subclinical intraamniotic infection may contribute to PROM RF
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RF for PROM
``` smoking during pregnancy prior PROM prior pre term delivery short cervical length, polyhydramnios multiple gestations bleeding in early pregnancy (threatened abortion) ```
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Diagnosis of PROM
Diagnosis of PROM | 1. Fluid passing though the vagina must be presumed to be amniotic fluid UNTIL proven otherwise
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evaluation of PROM
Sterile Speculum examination Nitrazine test Fern test Ultrasonography
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Sterile speculum exam for PROM should include
Obtain cervical or vaginal cultures for N. gonorrheae, B-hemolytic strep, chlamydia trachomatis Cervix visualized for degree of dilation and free flowing amniotic fluid Fluid obtained for nitrazine and/or fern testing
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differentiating amniotic fluid from
amniotic fluid is alkaline pH > 7.1 vaginal secretions pH - 4.5 to 6.0 and urine pH - < 6.0
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evaluation of fluid pH
Sample of fluid obtained from vagina during speculum exam is placed on nitrazine paper - if pH is 7.1 - 7.3 paper turns dark blue
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fern testing
named for pattern of arborization occurs when amniotic fluid is placed on slide and allowed to dry in room air
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ULS evaluation of PROM
Can be helpful in evaluating the possibility of rupture of membranes Looking for less than expected amount of fluid around fetus, then ddx of oligohydraminos is considered Has been shown that labor and infection less likely when adequate volume of amniotic fluid remains within uterus -- 800ccs at 34 weeks, 600ccs at term Also helpful in determining gestational age
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management of PROM
Term PROM – 90% of patients will begin spontaneous labor within 24 hrs Serial evaluations for the development of intrauterine infection Induction of labor at any point after PROM considered appropriate Group B strep (GBS) prophylaxis should be given if appropriate
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tocolytics
beta-mimetics (for example, terbutaline) calcium channel blockers (for example, nifedipine) non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or NSAIDs (for example, indomethacin) allow for the administration of corticosteroids
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what is the first sign of toxicity of mag sulfate and what is the remedy
toxicity is depressed or absent deep tendon reflexes, as in this patient. If left untreated, the toxicity can progress to respiratory depression and even cardiac arrest. calcium gluconate
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For stable patients with PPROM <34 weeks
Course of antenatal corticosteroids to enhance fetal lung maturation in pregnancies (<34 weeks) Prophylactic antibiotics For patients with confirmed GA, delivery at ≥34 weeks without assessment of pulmonary maturity. If GA is uncertain, attempt to confirm lung maturity before delivery If amniotic fluid cannot be obtained or the test result demonstrates lung immaturity, delivery at 36 weeks, assuming the mother and fetus are stable
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PPROM
preterm premature rupture of membranes 20-22 weeks Associated with substantial serious pediatric morbidity and mortality (prematurity and infection)
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PPROM mngmt
These pts should be counseled regarding impact of immediate delivery and potential risks/benefits of expectant management, usually managed expectantly until viability
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at what gestational age would you administer corticosteroids
24-34 weeks NOT after 34 weeks
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Cervical insufficiency
- painless cervical dilation leading to recurrent 2nd trimester pregnancy losses/births of otherwise normal pregnancies. congenital or acquired Term has also been applied to women with one or two such losses/births or at risk for second-trimester pregnancy loss/birth.
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mngmt of cervical insufficiency
cerclage at 12-14 weeks, and treatment with hydroxyprogesterone caproate weekly from 16-36 weeks, or.. Ultrasound surveillance and possible US-indicated cerclage
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SROM
sudden rupture of membranes
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AROM
artificial rupture of membranes
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Prolonged PROM
18 hours before onset of labor

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