OB/GYN ultraosund guided procedures Flashcards
What is percutaneous umbilical blood sampling (PUBS?
- aka cordocentesis
- smapling of blood via the vein in the umbilical cord
- a diagnostic test that examines blood from the fetus to detect fetal abnormalities
PUBS procedure?
- advanced imaging U/S determines location of umbilical cord insertion into the placenta
- ultrasound guides a thin needle through the abdomen and uterine walls to the umbilical cord
- needle is inserted into umbilical cord to retreieve a small sample of fetal blood
- sample sent to lab for analysis and results are usually available within 72 hrs
- simular to amniocentesis except the objectibe is to receive blood from fetus versus amniotic fluid
when is a PUBS test performed?
when diagnostic information can not be obtained through amniocentesis, CVS, ultrasound or the results of these tests were inconclusive
when is cordocentesis performed?
after 17 weeks into pregnancy
PUBS risk? (6)
- miscarriage is the primary risk (occurs 1-2 times out of every 100 procedures)
- Blood loss from the puncture site
- Cord hematoma
- Infection
- Drop in fetal heart rate
- Premature rupture of membranes
what does PUBS detect?
- chromosome abnormalities and blood disorders
PUBS may be performed to help diagnose what? (5)
Malformations of the fetus Fetal infection (i.e. toxoplasmosis or rubella) Fetal platelet count in the mother Fetal anemia Isoimmunisation – Rh compatibility
how is PUBS different from amniocentesis?
it does not allow testing for neural tube defects
renatal testing- reasons to test?
- pursue potential medical interventions that may exist
- begin planning for a child with special needs
- start addressing anticipated lifestyle changes
- identify support groups and resources
- make a decision about carrying the child to term
why might parents decline prenatal testing?
- personal or religious reasons where terminating the pregnancy is not an option
- outcome has no impact on their comfort level
- avoid risk of miscarriage or injury to fetus
what is coelocentesis?
- sampling of fluid from the exocoelomic cavity
- endovagninal approach
- prenatal diagnosis at 7 weeks
disadvantages of coelocentesis?
- coelomic calls difficult to culture
- nuchal lucency + lab as accurate
- procedure safety
what is culdocentesis?
- fluid is aspirated from the posterior cul-de-sac
culdocentesis findings? (3)
blood: intraperitoneal bleeding
pus: infectious process
serous: ascitic fluid
culdocentesis indications?
- large collection of fluid in the posterior col-de-sac
culdocentesis contraindications? (4)
- masses
- cysts
- fixed retroverted uterus
- bleeding diathesis
culdocentesis procedure?
- sterile procedure
- informed consent obtained
- patients must sit or stand for 10-15 mins prior to procedure
- topical anethetic applied to posterior vagina and cervix
- lithotomy position, head elevated 60 degrees
- speculum inserted
- vagina and cervix cleansed with iodine
- tenaculum used to grasp cervix
- 18G needle attached to 20mL syringe instered through the posterior vaginal wall into posterior cul-de-sac
- peritoneal fluid aspirtated
culdocentesis complications?
- puncture pelvic nerves
- puncture vessels
what is Hysterosonography &Hysterosonosalpingography?
- procedure used to improve or further evaluate the visualization of the uterus, endometrial canal, and tubal patency
- typically performed 4-10 days into patients menstrual cycle
Hysterosonography &Hysterosonosalpingography indications? (6)
- infertility
- recurrent miscarriage
- endometrial polyps, hyperplasia, carcinoma
- AUB/ pre and postmenopausal
- submucosal fibroids
- uterine anomalies
Hysterosonography &Hysterosonosalpingography contraindications?
- pregnancy
- pelvic infections
- excessive vaginal bleeding
Hysterosonography &Hysterosonosalpingography prior to procedure?
- NSAID 1 hr prior
- patient consent obtained
- empty bladder
- per procedural engovaginal images taken
what pre procedural endovaginal images are taken prior to Hysterosonography &Hysterosonosalpingography?
- uterus and cervical position
- size of uterus
- endometrial thickness
- rt and lt adnexa
- r/o hydrosalpinx/ PID
Hysterosonography &Hysterosonosalpingography during procedure?
- speculum is placed into vagina
- swab with iodine is used to clean cervix
- catheter is placed into the cervical os to access uterine cavity
- speculum is removed
- saline is injected slowly into uterus
- sag and trv images and cine clips are taken during procedure
Hysterosonography &Hysterosonosalpingography diagnosis (4)?
- endometrial polyps
- submucosal fibroids
- asherman syndrome (uterine synechiae)
- tubal patency
Hysterosonography &Hysterosonosalpingography complications? (7)
Pain Cramping Spotting / light bleeding Watery discharge Nausea Vasovagal Infection