OB Flashcards
Anticoagulation in Pregnancy
Preconception = Warfarin During pregnancy = LMWH Last few weeks of preg = UFH Stop anticoagulation at onset of labor and during delivery Postpartum = Warfarin
Warfarin also ok in 2nd/3rd trimester if pt is high risk (eg. has mechanical valves)
Medical CIs to Pregnancy (6) –> must terminate pregnancy if have these
EF <40% Previous peripartum cardiomyopathy CHF class III-IV Severe obstructive lesions Eisenmenger syndrome (severe Pulm HTN) Unstable aortic dilation >40mm
First Trimester Routine Tests (9)
CBC Type and cross (test for Rh; if Rh (-) = get Rh Ab titer) UA/urine cx Pap smear Chlamydia/gonorrhea Hep B HIV Rubella Syphilis
Third Trimester Routine Tests (4)
DM –> 24-28 wk
Anemia –> 24-28 wk
Indirect Coombs test (for anti-D Abs in Rh - moms) –> 28 wk
GBS screening (vaginal and rectal cx) –> 35-37 wks
Trisomy 21 - Quad Screen Results
“HIgh”
↓ AFP
↓ Estriol
↑ hCG
↑ Inhibin A
FOR ↓ AFP DO AMNIOCENTESIS TO GET KARYOTYPE
Trisomy 18 - Quad Screen Results
“HEA is low”
↓ AFP
↓ Estriol
↓ hCG
N Inhibin A
Trisomy 13 - Quad Screen Results
“AFPatau is high” - looks like NTD/multiple gestations/ventral wall defect
↑ AFP
N Estriol
N hCG
N Inhibin A
FOR ↑ AFP DO AMNIOCENTESIS TO GET AMNIOTIC FLUID AFP AND ACH-ESTERASE ACTIVITY (increased AF-AFP = open NTD)
Evaluation of Gestational DM (weeks 24-28)
1 hr 50g OGTT (gluc. load test) –> POSITIVE is ≥ 140mg/dL –> confirm (+) test w/ 3 hr 100g OGTT (glu. tolerance test)
NEED 2 ABNORMAL POSTGLUCOSE LOAD MEASUREMENTS FOR DX (so either fasting, 1 hr, 2 hr or 3 hr)
GBS (AKA: Strep Agalactiae) Tx in mom
Immediate tx w/ amoxocillin or cephalexin THEN
Intrapartum IV PCN G as ppx (if PCN allergic = IV clindamycin or IV erythromycin) –> give 4 hrs before delivery
RFs for Abruptio Placenta (5)
Complication of Abruptio Placenta
HTN (chronic, preeclampsia, eclampsia) Trauma Cocaine use Smoking during pregnancy Previous abruption
Complication = DIC
sudden PAINLESS vaginal bleeding
h/o trauma, coitus, pelvic exam
Placenta Previa
RFs for Placenta Previa (4)
Complication
Previous placenta previa
Previous C-section/ uterine surgery
Fibroids
Multiparity
Complication = placenta accreta/iincreta/percreta
Tx for Abruption Placenta and Placenta Previa
Emergency C-section (if pt/mom unstable) Vaginal delivery (if pt/mom stable and greater than 36 wks; can do in placenta previa if placenta is >2 cm from internal os)
Painful vaginal bleeding w/ previous h/o uterine scar
Assc. w/ placenta previa, prior C-section
Placenta Accreta, Increta, Percreta
Tx for Placenta Accreta, Increta, Percreta
Cesarean Hysterectomy
Triad:
- rupture of membranes
- painless vaginal bleeding
- fetal tachycardia then bradycardia (sinusoidal pattern)
Mom stable
Vasa Previa
Tx for Vasa Previa
Complication
Emergency C-section
Fetal exsanguination and death
sudden onset vaginal bleeding and abdominal pain loss of electronic fetal HR NO uterine contractions abnormal bump in abdomen recession of fetal head during labor
Uterine Rupture
- abnormal bump in abdomen = fetal part coming out of tear in uterus (“irregular mobile mass in RUQ”)
- placental abruption has uterine contractions and they’re painful
RFs for Uterine Rupture (5)
previous C-section uterine myomectomy (for fibroids) placenta percreta excessive oxytocin grand multiparity
Tx for Uterine Rupture
Immediate laparotomy and delivery
May need hysterectomy for uncontrolled bleeding
causes of vaginal bleeding in 1st trimester
ectopic preg
spon. abortion
subchorionic hematoma
vaginal bleeding in 1st trimester OR
incidental finding in U/S (crescent, hypoechoic lesions adjacent to gestational sac)
subchorionic hematoma
Tx for subchorionic hematoma
Complications
Expectant management
Complications: spon. abortion abruptio placenta preterm PROM preterm delivery
How GBS dx in 1st trimester?
w/ clean catch urine cx
at 35-37 wks = rectovaginal cx
vertical transmission of GBS causes what in neonate?
PNA and sepsis (50% mortality rate)
GBS meningitis NOT related to vertical transmission (it’s a hospital acq’d infxn)
When do you give GBS ABX ppx in moms?
Previous BABY (NOT MOM) w/ GBS sepsis
If GBS status unknown + have any of these:
- maternal fever
- rupture of membranes ≥ 18 hrs
- preterm delivery (< 37 wks)
When do you NOT give GBS ABX ppx in moms?
If pt getting planned C-section w/o ROM (even if cx +)
Negative cx during this pregnancy (+ cx in prev preg doesn’t matter)
preg mom in SOUTH AMERICA handling cat feces or litter boxes OR drinking raw goat milk OR eating raw meat
Mild mononucleosis-like syndrome
Toxoplasmosis (Toxoplasma gondii)
DX: IgM (active infxn) or IgG (past infxn, protective) levels
if have maternal Varicella, what’s the tx in MOM vs NEONATE?
MOM= PO acyclovir + VZIG NEONATE = VZIG
Tx of congenital Varicella in neonate?
IV acyclovir + VZIG
Postexposure Varicella PPX if have previous h/o chickenpox or evidence of immunity (varicella Abs)
Nothing - observe
Postexposure Varicella PPX if have NO previous h/o chickenpox or evidence of immunity ( NO varicella Abs) AND Immunocompromised
IVIG
Postexposure Varicella PPX if have NO previous h/o chickenpox or evidence of immunity ( NO varicella Abs) AND Immunocompetent
Varicella vaccine
Postexposure PPX for Rubella in preg woman
None available
What do you do if preg woman has negative IgG titers for Rubella during 1st trimester routine screening?
Nothing –> have to wait until after delivery to give her Rubella vaccine (b/c it’s live vaccine)
how is CMV (HHV 5) transmitted?
via body fluids
Avoid transfusion w/ CMV positive blood
Tx for CMV + neonate
ganciclovir or foscarnet
Does ganciclovir cure CMV infxn?
NO! It just stops viral shedding and prevents hearing loss
How is HSV transmitted to baby from mom?
via contact w/ active maternal genital lesions
Active genital herpes in preg woman is indication for?
C-section
Tx for mom w/ active HSV
Acyclovir
How is HSV in preg pt Dx?
HSV cx from vesicle/ulcer OR HSV PCR
acute, symmetric arthralgias/arthritis
red, lacy rash on trunk and extremities
flulike sxs
Parvovirus B19 in preg pt
Dx of parvovirus B19 in preg pt (Immunocompromised vs Immunocompetent)
Immunocompromised = NAAT for B19 DNA Immunocompetent = B19 IgM Abs
Dx of parvovirus B19 in fetus
PCR analysis of amniotic fld for B19 DNA
how do you monitor a fetus w/ parvovirus B19 infxn
do serial U/S for hydrops fetalis
when do HIV + preg pts need antiretroviral therapy?
all the time REGARDLESS of CD4 count, RNA load, gestational age
Recommended HIV therapy in preg pt? What should you avoid?
use zidovudine + lamivudine + protease inh AVOID Efavirenz (NNRTI) --> avoid before 8 wks gestation; can use after 8 wks gestation --> if pt already on Efavirenz before preg continue it during preg even during first 8 wks
Indication for C-section in HIV preg pt?
viral load > 1000 at time of delivery
What does baby of HIV preg pt get? and for how long?
zidovudine during delivery and for 6 wks postpartum
Can HIV + mom breastfeed?
NO (breast milk transmits virus)
Does C-section prevent vertical transmission of syphilis?
NO (b/c infxn happens through placenta before birth)
Tx for syphilis + mom (assume primary/secondary stage)
Benzathine PCN IM x 1
If PCN allergic = desensitize
Tx for congenital syphilis
Aqueous PCN G IV q8-12h x 10 days
Next step after + VDRL test in preg pt?
FTA-ABS (NOT PCN –> start after confirmation)
How does neonate get HBV infxn?
gets it from mom who has primary infxn in 3rd trimester OR from ingestion of infected genital secretions during vaginal delivery
Tx for preg pt w/ Hep B infxn
get tx for Hep B + vaccine
If mom + for Hep B, what tx do you give neonate?
HBIG + vaccine (w/in 12 hrs of delivery)
PPX for preg pt w/ (-) HBsAg BUT RFs for Hep B infxn
Vaccine during preg
Hep B Postexposure PPX for preg pt
HBIG + vaccine
Do infants who acquire acute Hep B go on to develop chronic hep B?
YES!
90% infants develop chronic Hep B
(acute to chronic transformation is based on age; high age = decreased chance of chronic transformation)
In ADULTS –> 90% w/ acute Hep B recover and ONLY 5% or less get chronic Hep B
What is the standard does of RhoGAM?
300 micrograms (increase dose if have severe hemorrhage)
Protection from RhoGAM is dose dependent
When do you give RhoGAM?
any time mom bleeds during preg, during 28 wks gestation and after delivery (if baby Rh +)
When is pt considered sensitized to Rh Abs?
if titer is more than 1:4
titer < 1:16 = no tx
titer > 1:16 = serial amniocentesis to evaluate for fetal anemia and hydrops fetalis
Can you give RhoGAM to sensitized pts?
NO
What is Kleihauer -Betke test?
Helps determine RhoGAM dose req’d
Determines incidence and size of fetal transplacental hemorrhage (in test, mom’s RBCs turn pale and fetus RBCs remain unstained)
H/o elevated BP before preg OR before 20 wks gestation OR beyond 12 wks postpartum
Chronic HTN
Elevated BP after 20 wks gestation and returns to normal baseline by 6 wks postpartum
Gestational HTN
Mild Preeclampsia (occurs in 3rd trimester) Criteria (3)
BP >140/90
Proteinuria 1+/2+; >300mg (24 hr urine); protein:Cr ratio ≥ 0.3
Edema (hands, feet, face)
Severe Preeclampsia (occurs in 3rd trimester) Criteria (3)
BP >160/110
Proteinuria 3+/4+; >5g (24 hr urine)
Warning signs
Warning signs of Severe Preeclampsia
Headache
Epigastric pain
Vision changes
Pulmonary edema (from ↑ SVR, ↑ cap. perme., ↓ albumin)
Oliguria
↓ PLTs, ↑ LFTs, ↑ Cr (> 1.1) = signs of HELLP
NOTE: In preg, ↑ GFR = ↓ Cr so if see ↑ Cr = bad
HIGH RFs for Preeclampsia
previous preeclampsia CKD chronic HTN DM multiple gestations autoimmune disease
High risk pts should receive low dose Aspirin to prevent preeclampsia (start at 12 wks gestation)
MILD RFs for Preeclampsia
obesity
nulliparity
advanced maternal age
Preeclampsia features + tonic-clonic seizures
Eclampsia
Goal BP for Preeclampsia/Eclampsia Tx
140-150/90-100
MDXs for MAINTENANCE THERAPY for BP Control in Preeclampsia/Eclampsia
“Hypetensive Moms Love Nifedipine”
First line = Methyldopa, Labetalol
Second line = nifedipine (slow onset; sedative at high doses)
MDXs for ACUTE BP Control in SEVERE Preeclampsia/ Eclampsia
IV hydralazine or labetalol
MDX for Seizure management in Eclampsia
IV MgSO4
Signs of MgSO4 toxicity (3)
Tx
respiratory depression
loss of DTRs
cardiac arrest
Tx: stop Mg and give calcium gluconate
ABSOLUTE TX for SEVERE Preeclampsia or Eclampsia (at any gestational age)
Delivery (≥ 34 wks if severe preeclampsia; ≥ 37 wks if mild preeclampsia)
Who gets HELLP syndrome? and when?
Preeclamptic pts get HELLP
In 3rd trimester OR 2 days after delivery