Obs Flashcards
Ovarian Hyperstim Synd Patho
Ovarian Stim (FSH/LH) => Maturation of mutiple follicles, hCG given (Trigger final maturation) => Excess VEGF => Oedema, Ascites, HypoVol, Act of RAAS
Ovarian Hyperstim Mx
PO/IV Fluids (Colloids),
Monitor UO,
Paracentesis,
LMWHep (Prevent VTE)
Ectopic Location + Sx
(Fallopian tubes, Ovaries, Cervix, Abdo):
Constant lower Abdo Pain (+/- Vag bleeding)
Ectopic Ix
(Abdo Pain/Vag bleeding and (+) Preg test => EPAU)
TV-USS,
hCG (Should double every 48hrs):
Increases but < 63%: Ectopic
Decreases > 50%: Miscarriage
Ectopic Mx
Expectant (Nat termination w/ reg f/ups)
Med (IM Methotrexate – cannot get pregnant again for 3 months)
Surg:
Salpingectomy: Removal of Fallopian tubes,
Salpingotomy: Removal of just Ectopics
Miscarriage Def + Types Early Late Missed Inevitable Threatened
Spontaneous TOP < 24wks
Types: Early: < 12wks, Late: 12-24wks Missed: No Sx Inevitable: Vag bleed w/ Open Cervix Threatened: Vag bleed w/ Closed Cervix
Miscarriage Ix
TV-USS to confirm
hCG: Decrease > 50% in 48hrs
Miscarriage Mx:
< 6wks
> 6wks
< 6wks:
Expectant (Wait, Repeat Preg test)
> 6wks:
Expectant (Wait, Repeat Preg test),
Med (Misoprostol: PG Analogue => Softens cervix + Stim Uterine contractions),
Surg (Manual/Electric Vacuum Asp)
TOP Legal Req
< 24wks:
If continuing involves an Increased risk to Physical/Mental health of mother or existing children
At any time:
If continuing risks the life of the mother
Prevent “grave permanent injury”
Substantial risk child would be handicapped
(Requires 2 Med practitioners)
Med method for TOP
Mifepristone (Anti-Prog): Halts Pregnancy
Misoprostol (PG Analogue): Softens cervix + Stim Uterus
(> 10wks: additional Misoprostol doses every 3hrs until expulsion)
Surg method for TOP
Cervical priming (Misoprostol, Mifepristone, Dilators):
< 14wks: Suction
> 14wks: Evacuation w/ forceps
Anti-D Rules
Must be given to all mothers w/ Ectopics, Miscarriages, TOPs
Given at 28, 34 wks
Given w/in 72hrs of any Sensitisation event
Hyperemesis Gravidarum Patho + Admission Criteria
Rise in b-hCG => N+V
Criteria: Dehydrated/Electro Imbalance Unable to keep down Fluids/Meds Lost > 5% Body weight (from Pre-Preg) Ketones on Dipstick
Hyperemesis Gravidarum Mx
IV Antiemetics (Cyclizine, Prochlorperazine) IV Fluids (+ KCl) w/ Daily U+E monitoring Thiamine Supp (Prevent Def) Thromboprophylaxis (Ted Stockings, LMWHep)
Molar Preg Sx + Patho
Abnormally High b-hCG =>
More Severe N+V
Thyrotoxicosis (Mimics TSH)
Rapid Uterus Enlargement, Vag Bleeding + HT
Molar Preg Ix
Pelvic USS (Snowstorm)
b-hCG
TSH, T3/4
Molar Preg Mx
Uterine Evacuation (+/- Metastases: ChemoTx)
Preg Lifestyle Advice: Supplements, Avoid, Exercise, Sex, Travel
Take folic acid 400mcg from before pregnancy to 12 weeks (reduces neural tube defects)
Take vitamin D supplement (10 mcg or 400 IU daily)
Avoid vitamin A supplements and eating liver or pate (vitamin A is teratogenic at high doses)
Don’t drink alcohol when pregnant (risk of fetal alcohol syndrome)
Don’t smoke
Avoid unpasteurised dairy or blue cheese (risk of listeriosis)
Avoid undercooked or raw poultry (risk of salmonella)
Continue moderate exercise but avoid contact sports
Sex is safe
Flying increases the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE)
Place car seatbelts above and below the bump (not across it)
Antenatal Screening/Appt’s
< 10wks: Booking Appt
8-12wks: Booking Scan, Downs Screen (Combined test)
18-20wks: Anomaly Scan, Downs Screen (Triple, Quadruple test)
24-28wks: Gest DM Screen (OGTT)
28wks: Anti-D given
34wks: Anti-D given
36wks: Assess Fetal Lie + Presentation
Downs Screening at 8-12wks:
Combined Test:
Nuchal Translucency (> 6mm: +)
b-hCG (High: +)
PAPA (Low: +)
Downs Screening at 18-20wks
Triple Test:
b-hCG (High: +)
aFP (Low: +)
Serum Oestradiol (Low: +)
Quadruple Test: b-hCG (High: +) aFP (Low: +) Serum Oestradiol (Low: +) Inhibin A (High: +)
Anomaly Scan
HypoTh in Preg
Increase Levothyroxine by 25-50 micrograms (30-50%)
HT in Preg
Labetalol (Avoid in Asthma),
Nifedipine,
(Avoid ACEi/ARBs, Thiazides)
Epilepsy in Preg
Single AED before becoming Preg (Levitiracetam, Lamotrigine, Carbamazepine)
5mg Folic Acid daily (Pre-conceptually – 12wks Gest)
Avoid Na+Valproate, Phenytoin
Med Contra in Preg - 8
NSAIDs ACEi/ARBs Warfarin Lithium AED's (Na+Valproate) Methotrexate Opiates Retinoids
Pre-eclampsia Def
New onset high blood pressure (S140/D90) after 20 weeks of pregnancy w/:
Proteinuria (> 300mg/day) Organ dysfunction (AKI, Liver, Neuro, Haem) Uteroplacental dysfunction
Pre-eclampsia Sx + Signs
Hypertension, Proteinuria
Oedema (Peripheral, Facial), Ascites
Severe (Frontal) headache, Vision problems
Epigastric/Chest pain, Vomiting
Cloudy urine, Reduced urine output
Hyperreflexia, Clonus