Module 12 - Postpartum problems Flashcards
When and how much FFP do you give in an MOH?
FFP at a dose of 12-15 ml/kg should be administered after 4 units of red cells during major obstetric haemorrhage until haemostatic results are known
What levels of PT and APTT do you want to achieve in MOH during transfusion?
Aim to maintain prothrombin time (PT) and activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) ratios at < 1.5 times normal
What guides further FFP administration after the initial has been given?
Subsequent FFP transfusion guided by clotting screen
When and how much Cryoprecipitate do you give in an MOH?
Standard dose of two 5 unit pools should be administered early in major obstetric haemorrhage
What guides further Cryoprecipitate administration in MOH?
Subsequent cryoprecipitate transfusion should be guided by fibrinogen results.
Aim for fibrinogen levels > 2.0g/l.
What is the incidence of genital haematoma requiring surgical intervention?
1 in 1,000
1 in 1000 deliveries will require surgical intervention for a puerperal genital haematoma
What proportion of UK mothers breastfeed?
73%
What proportion of UK mothers are exclusively breastfeeding at 3 months?
17%
What are the benefits to the neonate of breastfeeding?
- Passive immunity with IgA transfer
- Improved response to infection
- Reduces risk of childhood leukaemia
- Reduces risk of sudden infant death syndrome
- Reduces risk of Type II DM in later life
- Reduces risk of cardiovascular disease in later life
- Reduces risk of obesity in later life
What are the benefits to the mother of breastfeeding?
1) Reduces risk of osteoporosis
2) Reduces risk of cardiovascular disease
3) Reduces risk of ovarian cancer
4) Reduces risk of breast cancer
5) Reduces risk of obesity
A patient sustains an obstetric anal sphincter injury during labour. She is reviewed 6 weeks postnatally as she still has some fecal incontinence. She would like to know her prognosis. What percentage of patients will have some degree of fecal incontinence at 12 months post obstetric anal sphincter injury?
30%
60-80% will be asymptomatic 12 months post OASIS injury
What is the overall incidence of OASIS in the UK?
3%
The overall incidence OASIS in the UK is 2.9% with an incidence of 6.1% in primiparae compared with 1.7% in multiparae
What is the incidence of obstetric anal sphincter injury in primiparae in the UK?
6.1%
What percentage of women with PP (Postpartum Psychosis) will not have any risk factors that place them at high risk?
50%
50% of patients who develop postpartum psychosis will have no pre-existing history to class them at high risk
What percentage of women with PP (Postpartum psychosis) will develop symptoms within day 1-3?
50%
50% have symptoms onset on days 1-3
Majority within 2 weeks of delivery
What is the incidence of PP (Postpartum Psychosis)?
1-2 in 1,000 births
Women with bipolar have an increased risk of PP (Postpartum psychosis). What is it?
1 in 4
Women with a history of bipolar disoder and a personal or family history of postpartum psychosis have what risk of PP during this pregnancy?
> 1 in 2 risk
What is the incidence of suicide after childbirth?
1 in 100,000 - very rare
Although is the 2nd leading cause of death from 6 weeks - 1 year. And is the leading direct cause of death from 6 weeks - 1 year
Women at high risk of developing PP (postpartum psychosis) should be followed up for how long?
Women at high risk of developing PP should be followed up for a minimum of 3 months
What is the overall incidence of 3rd/4th degree perineal tears?
3%