obs/gynae Flashcards
abnormal vaginal bleeding and severe lower abdo pain
ectopic
copper coil IUD
most effective type of emergency contraception and can be left in for long term contraception
can make periods heavier and more painful
how to treat UTI
nitrofuratoin or trimethoprim
UTI in first trimester
nitrofurantoin
UTI in end of pregnancy
trimethoprim
high risk pregnancy
advanced age, medical problems, gynae surgey, IVF, c-section, diabetes, previous obs Hx- HTN, growth restriction etc
20 week scan
anomaly scan
12 week scan
dating
26 weeks
Glucose tolerance test
gestational diabetes screening
BMI over 30, previosu macrosomic baby, previous GDM, FH, ethnicity
treatment of gestational diabetes
diet, metfomin , insulin. escalate appropriately
headache, vision changes, vomiting, swelling of face, hands and feet
think pre-eclampsia. check BP
treatment of pre eclampsia
deliver baby
reduce BP- labetalol
quick evaluation of newborn
APGAR- appearance, pulse, grimace, activity, resp