Medical Complications in Pregnancy Flashcards
1
Q
when is breathlessness in pregnancy not normal?
A
should not limit normal activities
2
Q
management of asthma during pregnancy/ labour
A
vaginal birth
acute asthma uncommon during labour due to release of endogenous steroids
IV hydrocortisone
3
Q
diagnosis of DVT
A
duplex USS
MRI venography
4
Q
diagnosis of PE
A
CTPA does radiate mother’s breast and baby but more accurate
5
Q
presentation of APLS
A
arterial/ venous thrombosis recurrent pregnancy loss placental abruption early onset pre-eclampsia (PET) early onset foetal growth restriction (FGR)
6
Q
antibodies in APLS
A
IgM/ IgG aCL and LA
7
Q
management of APLS
A
aspirin + LMWH
8
Q
risks from maternal seizure
A
FMH premature pre-ruptured membrane preterm foetal hypoxia/ acidosis congenital malformation
9
Q
management of intra-partum seizure
A
BZDs if epileptic
if no history of seizures given magnesium sulphate (eclampsia)
10
Q
what is obstetric cholestasis
A
disorder of the liver in pregnancy that causes build-up of bile acids in the body
11
Q
presentation of obstetric cholestasis
A
itch without rash
