Mock exam Flashcards
pregnancy is the first day of your LMP up to…
42 weeks
The diaphragm elevates by up to…
4cm
what is Antepartum haemorrhage
bleeding form the genital tract in late pregnancy, after 24 weeks of gestation and before labour onset.
what is placenta previa
partially or wholly implanted in the lower uterine segment
usually present at 24-32 weeks with small episodes of painless bleeding.
ectopic presents at
6-8 weeks
only one period missed
Signs of hypovolaemia during pregnancy are likely to indicate what percent blood loss?
35%
treat aggressively with large bore cannulation early
The blood volume increases in pregnancy to:
Provide extra blood flow for placental perfusion
If an airway cannot be resolved in the obstetric patient you should:
Transport with pre-alert to nearest ED with obstetric facilities
Manual uterine displacement should be used on:
uncurious patient over 20/40 gestation
the placenta should be delivered within
20 minutes
anything over this = a delay
With breech birth the birth should complete within
?? 5 minutes of visualising the umbilicus
secondary PPH is blood loss after…
between 24hrs and 6 weeks after child birth
Risk factors for shoulder dystocia
Previous shoulder dystocia
Macrosomia (bigger baby than average)
Maternal diabetes
Induction of labour
Prolonged labour
Prolonged second stage
D&V are possible signs of ectopic pregnancy?
YES
is croup viral or bacterial?
viral
