OB Flashcards
Primary cause of 3rd trimester bleed
placental abruption and previa
Classic ultrasound and gross appearance of complete hydatidiform mole
“snowstorm” on ultrasound, “cluster of grapes” on gross
Chromosomal pattern of complete mole
46 XX
Molar pregnancy containing fetal tissue
partial mole
Sx of abruption
continuous PAINFUL bleeding
Sx of previa
Self limited PAINLESS bleeding
When should vaginal exam be performed if suspected previa?
NEVER
Antibiotics w teratogenic fx
Tetracycline, fluoroquinolones, aminoglycosides, sulfonamides
medication given to accelerate fetal lung maturity
betamethasone or dexamethasone x 48hrs
MCC of post-partum bleed
uterine atony
Tx for post-partum hemorrhage
uterine massage, if that fails give oxytocin
typical antibiotics for GBS prophylaxis
IV penicillin or ampicillin
Patient fails to lactate after an emergency C-section w/ marked blood loss
Sheehan’s syndrome (postpartum pituitary necrosis)
uterine bleeding at 18wk gestation, no products expelled, open cervical OS
inevitable abortion
uterine bleeding at 18wk gestation, no products expelled, closed cervical OS
threatened abortion