Miscarriage Flashcards
define
loss of an early pregnancy <24 weeks
causes of miscarriage
abnormal embryo immune (APLS) stress infection iatrogenic smoking drugs alcohol diabetes unknown
presentation of miscarriage
positive pregnancy test
bleeding
period-type cramps
passed products
risk of unpassed products in miscarriage
cervical shock
presentation of cervical shock
N&V
sweating
fainting
diagnosis of miscarriage
USS
speculum used to assess stage
management of miscarriage
ABCDE expectant medical MVA surgical anti-D emotional support
medical management of miscarriage
mifepristone
misoprostol
define threatened miscarriage
showing signs that may miscarry
define inevitable miscarriage
open cervical os
define incomplete miscarriage
some of the pregnancy tissue stills remains in the uterus
define complete miscarriage
all pregnancy tissue has left the body
define anembryonic pregnancy
no foetus
empty sac
define recurrent miscarriage
3 or more pregnancy losses
links to recurrent miscarriage
APLS thrombophilia uterine abnormality uterine NK cells other RF
