MTB 2 Flashcards
MC used tocolytic
Magnesium Sulfate
AE’s of Magnesium Sulfate
Flushing, HA, diplopia, fatigue
What do we check when administering Magnesium Sulfate
DTRs
Magnesium toxicity - respiratory depression and cardiac arrest
Complications with PROM
Preterm labor
Cord prolapse
Placental abruption
Chorioamnionitis
What is the Tx of PROM w chorioamnionitis
Obtain cervical cultures
Broad spectrum IV Abx
Deliver immediately
Pt presents w fever, maternal tachycardia, fetal tachycardia, maternal leukocytosis, uterine tenderness, foul smelling amniotic fluid?
Chorioamnionitis
Tx of PROM at term, no Chorioamnionitis
Wait 6-12 hours for spontaneous delivery.
If does not occur - Induce labor
Tx of Preterm fetuses w/out Chorioamnionitis
- Betamethasone
- Tocolytics
- Amp and Gent
What is placenta previa
Abnormal implantation of placenta over internal cervical os
Presentation of placenta previa
Third trimester painless bleeding
Usually after 28 wks
Pt presents with bleeding, no CTX, no pain, stable. Next step?
Transabdominal US
What is CI in third trimester bleeding
DRE
TV US
What is the tx for placenta previa
If large volume bleeding/drop in Hct
- Strict pelvic rest w nothing in vagina
Indications for immediate C-section in placenta previa
- Unstoppable labor (cervical dilation > 4 cm)
- Severe hemorrhage
- Fetal distress
What is placental abruption
Premature separation of placenta from uterus
Risk factors for placental abruption
Maternal HTN
Prior placental abruption
Cocaine
Trauma
Dx test for placental abruption
Transabdominal US
Types of placental abruption
Concealed - completely detached, serious complications
External - partially detached, smaller w/minimal complications