OB Flashcards
No vaginal bleeding, closed cervical os, no fetal cardiac activity, empty sac
Missed
Vaginal bleeding, closed cervical os, fetal cardiac activity
Threatened
Vaginal bleeding, dilated cervical os, products of conception may be seen or felt at or above cervical os
Inevitable
Vaginal bleeding, dilated cervical os, some products of conception expelled & some remain
Incomplete
Vaginal bleeding or none, closed cervical os, products of conception completely expelled
Complete
Heavy menses, constipation, urinary frequency, pelvic pain/heaviness, enlarged uterus
Fibroids
Dysmenorrhea, pelvic pain, heavy menses, bulky, globular & tender uterus
Adenomyosis
Obesity, no kids, chronic anovulation, irregular bleeding, intermenstrual bleeding, or postmenopausal bleeding, nontender uterus
Endometrial cancer/ hyperplasia
No cervical change for > or = 4 hours with adequate contractions
Labor arrest get a C-section
No cervical change for > or = 6 hours with inadequate contractions
Labor arrest get a C-section
Cervical change slower than expected?
Oxytocin
MC cause of labor protraction
contraction inadequacy
MC ovarian cancer in postmenopausal women? Tx?
Epithelial ovarian carcinoma. Vague sx. Pleural effusion and rectovaginal nodularity = mets. Tx: Ex Lap
Nagle Rule
Subtract 3 months from last period and add 7 days = date of birth.
Preterm
25-37 weeks
Early term
37 wks - 38 wk and 6 days
Full Term
39 weeks - 40 wks and 6 days
Late Term
41wks - 41wks and 6 days
Post Term
after 42 weeks
Previabile
before 24 weeks
First sign of pregnancy on physical exam. Where cervix softens.
Goodell’s Sign happens at 4 weeks
Ladin Sign
Midline uterus softens at 6 weeks
Chadwick Sign
Blue discoloration of vagina and cervix 6-8wks
the “mask of pregnancy” hyperpigmentation of the face. Can worsen with sun exposure
Cholasma 16 weeks
When does a pregnant women develop telangiectasias
First Trimester - develop in palms
Fist trimester
14 wks GA 12 weeks DA
2nd trimester
24 weeks DA and 26 weeks GA
When can a gestational sack be seen on US? What’s the Beta HCG
5 weeks or Beta-HCG of 1000-1500 or higher. (go with 1500 if have to pick)
Beta HCG has increased to 20,000-30,000 what trimester is it
3rd
Beta HCG is dropping, what trimester is it
2nd
Changes in Cardiology when pregnant?
Increased CO (increased HR) and decreased BP (slightly)
GI changes when pregnant?
Morning sickness (from incerased E and P, and HCG from placenta), GERD, and Constipation (Decreased colon motility)
Renal changes when pregnant
Increased risk of pyelo due to increase in kidney and ureter size. Bigger uterus can compress ureters. Increases GFR
Hematology when prego
Anemic (from increased plasma), Hypercoaguable
First Trimester… What happens?
See pt every 4-6 weeks. Get a US between 11 and 14wks. Hear heart at end of trimester. Get bloodwork, pap, and gonorrhea/chlamydia. Screening if desired.
Most precise time to get fetus age?
US first trimester
2nd Trimester… what happens?
Screen for genetic and congenital problems at 15-20weeks (triple or quad screen). Auscultate fetal heart rate. 16-20wks quickening (feel fetal movement 1st time), multiparous may feel sooner. 18-20wks routine US for malformation.
Quad Screen
Use MSAFP, Beta-HCG, Estriol, and Inhibin A(neural tube or abdominal wall defect) Looking for Downs.
Third Trimester… what happens?
Visits every 2-3 weeks. After 36 weeks you visit every week. Get a CBC at week 27 (replace Fe orally as needed). Get a glucose load (at 24-28wk) if high confirm with oral glucose tolerance test. Cervical cultures for Chlamydia/ Gonorrhea and GBS at 36 weeks.
3rd Trimester contractions. Sporadic and no cervical dilation
Braxton Hicks contractions
If Braxton Hicks Contractions become regular, what do you do?
Check cervix to rule out preterm labor before 37 weeks. If preterm labor, cervix will be open.
How do you treat GBS
Prophylactic abx during labor
When do you treat Chlamydia and Gonorrhea when prego
Treat it when you see it. Get it out of there!
A test done at 10-13 weeks in advanced maternal age or known genetic disease in parent.
Chorionic Villus Sampling
Chorionic Villus Sampling
10-13wks, obtains Karyotype, catheter into intrauterine cavity to aspirate chorionic villi from placenta (transabdominally or transvaginally)
Done after 11-14 weeks for advanced maternal age or known genetic disease in parent
Amniocentesis (gives fetal karyotype. Needle transabdominally into amniotic sac
When do you get a fetal blood sample?
Patients w/ Rh isoimmunization and when a fetal CBC is needed. Needle transabdominally into uterus to get blood from umbilical cord
Where does ectopic pregnancy usually implant?
Ampulla of the fallopian tube
Ectopic pregnancy risk factors?
PID, Intrauterine Devices, Previous ectopic pregnancies
Strongest risk factor for Ectopic Pregnancy?
Previous Ectopic Pregnancies
test for ectopic pregnancy?
Beta-HCG, US (location), Laparoscopy (removal)
If suspect Ectopic, what meds?
1 dose of methotrexate (follow for 4-7 days). Watch for a 15% decrease. If no decrease give another dose. If no decrease… surgerize. Follow until Beta-HCG is zero.
If giving methotrexate… what labs should you follow
Transaminases to detet changes indicating hepatotoxicity
When to avoid methotrexate for ectopic treatment?
Immunodeficient, noncompliant, Liver problems, If ectopic is 3.5cm or larger. If you can auscultate a fetal heartbeat.
Surgery treatment for ectopic pregnancy?
Salpingostomy (cut whole in fallopian tube to preserve it). Do a salpingectomy if needed and just remove it all. If mom is Rh negative, give her Rhogam so that other pregnancies won’t be affected.
Pregnancy that ends before 20 weeks or a fetus <500g
Abortion
When do most spontaneous abortions occur?
before 12 weeks (60-80% due to chromosomal problems)
Maternal factors that increase risk of abortion?
Anatomic abnormalities, STDs, Antiphospholipid Syndrome, Endocrine (DM or Hyperthyroid), Malnutrition, Trauma, Rh isoimmunization
Prego with crampy abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding. What do you need to be thinking about?
Abortion
How do you distinguish the different types of abortions?
GET A US!!! MUST GET IT!!! need to get a CBC for blood loss and Blood type for Rh, but US makes the diagnosis.
Complete Abortion treatment
F/U in office
Incomplete Abortion treatment
Dilation and curettage (D&C/medical)
Inevitable Abortion treatment
D&C/ medical
Threatened Abortion
Bed rest, pelvic rest
Missed Abortion
D&C/ medical
Septic Abortion
D&C and IV antibiotics, such as levofloxacin and metronidazole
Mom has big uterus, rapid weight gain, and incresed beta-HCG and MSAFP (higher than expected for gestational age)
CONGRATULATIONS! You have twins! Drinks for everyone!!! Except you, cause you’re pregnant.
Monozygotic
1 egg and 1 sperm that split. Identical Twins
Dizygotic
2 eggs and 2 sperm. Fraternal Twins
Complications/ Risks for twins (or more) in utero
Spontaneous abortion of one fetus, premature labor and delivery, placenta previa, anemia
Number 1 risk factor for preterm labor
Other preterm labor
Contractions, dilation of cervix, (between 20-37wks)
Preterm Labor
Evaluation of fetus in preterm labor?
weight, GA, and presenting part (Cephalic vs. breech)
When do you not stop preterm labor?
Preeclampsia/eclampsia, Maternal cardiac disease, cervical dilation >4cm, Maternal hemorrhage (abruptio placenta, DIC), fetal death, or chroioamnionitis
When do you stop preterm delivery?
If 24-33 Estimated GA and 600-2500g
How do you stop preterm delivery?
Betamethasone and Tocolytics
When do you not stop preterm labor?
34-37wk estimated GA and/or >2500g
What does betamethasone do for preterm labor/ fetus?
matures fetus’s lungs (effect starts at 24 hours, peaks at 48 hours and lasts for 7 days)
What do tocolytics do for preterm labor/ fetus?
Administer after steroids. Slow progression of surgical dilation by decreasing uterine contractions.
Common tocolytics?
Mg, CCBs, Terbutaline
What’s most common tocolytic, what are it’s side effects?
MG sulfate. SE: flushing, Head aches, diplopia, and fatigue. Toxicity can cause respiratory depression and cardiac arrest. Check via deep tendon reflexes.
Terbutaline
causes myometrial relaxation. SE: increased HR leading to palpitations and hypotension
CCB
SE: Head ache, flushing, and dizziness
Indomethacin can be used as a tocolytic. When do you use it?
NEVER!!! DONT YOU DARE F’ING PUT IT AS AN ANSWER!!!!! IT’S ONLY USED TO CLOSE A PDA.
Gush of fluid from vagina in pregnant woman, what happened?
Premature Rupture of Membranes
How do you diagnose Preterm Rupture of Membranes
Speculums: fluid in posterior fornix, fluid turns nitrazine paper blue, fluid has a ferning pattern when allowed to air dry (WTF?)
When is premature rupture of membranes a problem?
When it becomes prolonged. 24 hours before delivery.
Premature rupture of membranes leads to?
Premature labor, cord relapse, placental abruption, chroioamnionitis
Premature rupture of membranes treatment
Chorioamnitis = delivery now. If fetus is term then deliver. Preterm fetus (betamethasone, tocolytics, ampicillin and 1 dose azithromycin.
Abnormal implantation of placenta over the internal cervical os
Placenta Previa (cause of 20% of prenatal hemorrhages)
Increased risk of placenta previa
Previous c section, previous uterine surgery, multiple gestations, previous placenta previa
when is digital vaginal exam or transabdominal US contraindicated?
Third trimester vaginal bleeding. May cause increased separation between placenta and uterus = sever hemorrhage. (Placenta Previa)
Painless vaginal bleeding in pregnant woman, >28 weeks
Placenta Previa (can detect on US)
Diagnose placenta previa
transabdominal US
Types of placenta previa
Complete, Partial, Marginal, Vasa Previa, Low-Lying Placenta
Placenta Previa - Complete
Complete covering of internal cercial os
Placenta Previa - Partial
Partial covering of the cercial os
Placenta Previa - Marginal
Placenta is adjacent to the internal os (often touching he edge of os)
Placenta Previa - Vasa Previa
Fetal vessel is present of the cervical os
Placenta Previa - Low Lying Placenta
Placenta that is implanted in the lower segments of the uterus, but not covering the internal cervical os (more than 0cm, but less than 2cm away)
Placenta Previa Tx
Treat if lots of bleeding or decreased hematocrit. Treatment is strict pelvic rest (with no sexy time!!!)
When do you deliver with Placenta Previa?
Unstaoppable labor (cervix dilated more than 4cm), Severe hemorrhage, Fetal distress. Give betamethasone, If have to deliver, you’re headed to Rome get that C-Section!!!
Placenta Acreta
abnormally adheres to the superficial uterine wall
placenta attaches to the myometrium
Placenta Increta
Placenta invades into the uterine serosa, bladder wall, or rectum wall
Placenta percreta
Why is placenta acreta bad?
When it’s time for he placenta to detach, it can’t. Results in hemorrhage and shock. Patient will likely need a hysterectomy.
Placental Abruption
premature separation of the placenta form the uterus
Why is placental abruption bad?
tears the placental blood vessels and results in hemorrhaging into separated space.
What can placental abruption result in?
life-threatening bleeding, premature delivery, uterine tetany, DIC, and hypovolemic shock
Risk factors for placental abruption
Maternal HTN, prior placental abruption, cocaine, exgternal trauma, smoking
Placental abruption presentation?
Third trimester vaginal bleeding, severe abdominal pain, contractions, fetal distress
Tx for placental abruption
Immediate laparotomy w/ delivery of fetus. They don’t do a c-section because the baby might not be in the uterus.
Patient had placental abruption and their uterus was repaired after delivery. How does this affect subsequent pregnancies
All new pregnancies will be delivered at 36 weeks by c-section