Obstetric Cases Flashcards
1
Q
What is an antepartum haemorrhage?
A
Bleeding of GT from 20 weeks until birth
Causes: Placental abruption, praevia
2
Q
Why are steroids given in pregnancy?
A
Given to mother to pass via placenta to mature baby’s lungs
3
Q
What would the management plan be?
A
1) Cannulate 2) FBC, UE, LFT
3) keep on CTG 4) Observe for scar dehiscence/uterine rupture
4
Q
What is placental abruption?
A
Premature separation of normal sized foetus from uterus
CP: Vaginal bleeding, Abdominal pain, uterine tenderness, contractions and foetal distress
5
Q
What are the main RF for it?
A
Smoking, Hypertension, Cocaine, Folic Acid deficiency, Thrombophilia
6
Q
What is placenta praevia?
A
Placenta developing in lower uterine segment
(Grades I->IV)
7
Q
What are the main RF for it?
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