OB 4 Flashcards
1
Q
- What is the MC type of multiple gestation?
- What 5 things increase the likelihood of multiple gestation?
A
- Dizygotic Twins (Fraternal) (70%)
- Fertility tx
- Advanced maternal age
- Increasing parity
- Fam hx (either parent)
- Obese (BMI >30) + Tall (>5’4”)
2
Q
Describe Dizygotic “Fraternal Twins”
- How many oocytes are ovulated & fertilized?
- How many chorions & amniotic sacs?
A
- 2 oocytes are fertilized
- 2 chorions / 2 amniotic sacs
3
Q
Describe Monozygotic “Identical Twins”
- Ovulation & fertilization of how many oocytes?
- What determines “placentation?”
- How many chorions & amniotic sacs?
A
- A single oocyte is ovulated/fertilized
- Timing of egg division determines placentation
- 1 chorion, 1 amniotic sac = monoamniotic
- 1 chorion, 2 amniotic sacs = diamniotic
4
Q
- What is the ONLY method for DEFINITIVE dx of multiple gestation?
- What are the 2 different “signs” you can see?
A
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Ultrasound
- Gives accurate gestational age
- Determines chorionicity/amnionicity
- Best if done in 1st trimester >7 weeks
- “Lamda Sign” = Dichorionic twins
- “T Sign” = Monochorionic twins
5
Q
What is this?
A
Multiple Gestation
- US of intertwin membrane showing “Lambda Sign” = Dichorionic twins
- Fraternal Twins (Dizygotic)
- Diamniotic = 2 amniotic sacs
6
Q
What is this?
A
Multiple Gestation
- US of intertwin membrane showing “T Sign” = Monochorionic twins
- Identical Twins (Monozygotic)
- Diamniotic (2 amniotic sacs)
7
Q
Multiple Gestation
- What are the 7 complications?
- Which 2 complications are MC?
A
- Preterm delivery** (60% before 37 weeks)
- Low BW** (57% are <5.5 lbs)
- Gestational diabetes
- Pregnancy induced HTN
- Pre-eclampsia
- Post-partum hemorrhage
- Higher C-section rate
“PL - HHCG”
8
Q
What is the MOST SERIOUS complication of multiple gestation?** (probably on exam)
Describe it…
A
Twin-Twin Transfusion Syndrome
- Only occurs w/ monochorionic gestation (fetuses share 1 placenta & blood supply is unevenly distributed)
- One fetus is small w/ little amniotic fluid
9
Q
Definition of what? Dx criteria?
- Cervical shortening which can lead to preterm spontaneous delivery
A
Cervical Incompetence
- US to see cervical length in 2nd trimester
- 20mm or less in women w/ NO prior pre-term delivery
- 25mm or less in women WITH a prior pre-term delivery
10
Q
What is the tx for cervical incompetence?
A
- Placement of cervical cerclage
- Removed at 37 weeks gestation or onset of rupture of membranes
11
Q
Which type of HTN?
- >140/90 PRIOR to 20 weeks gestation
A
Chronic HTN
12
Q
Which type of HTN?
- New HTN (>140/90) presenting AFTER 20 weeks gestation w/ NO proteinuria
A
Pregnancy-Induced HTN
13
Q
Which type of HTN?
- New onset HTN & Proteinuria AFTER 20 weeks
- BP reading criteria for dx?
A
Pre-Eclampsia
- BP readings elevated on at least 2 occasions, at least 6 hours apart
- Systolic 140+ or Diastolic 90+
14
Q
Which type of HTN?
- HTN, Proteinuria, & seizures in woman w/ pre-eclampsia
A
Eclampsia
15
Q
What are some RFs for Pre-Eclampsia?
A
- Nulliparity
- Pre-eclampsia in prev pregnancy
- Advanced maternal age
- Multiple gestation
- Diabetes
- Chronic HTN
- Chronic renal dz
- Family hx of pre-eclampsia
- Obesity