Obstetrics Flashcards
What does term mean?
37-42 (usually)
When does a baby become post-term
40 weeks +
Quickening meaning?
Foetal movement
FM/RFM/DFM meaning
Foetal movement/ reduced/diminished
IUGR meaning?
Intrauterine growth restriction
What’s an ectropion
Columnar epithelium from the cervix meets squamous epithelium from the vaginal tissue
When is an ectropion normal?
Young person on contraception
What causes ectropions?
Hormones - oestrogen causes changes in tissue lining
When is an ectropion a problem?
An older lady who could maybe have an oestrogen secreating tumour
What is the transformation zone in relation to female reproductive system
Ectropion
Nabothian cyst meaning?
Lump filled with mucus on the surface of the cervix
What is a C-section
Surgical procedure either planned or emergency done to retrieve the baby if worrie of maternal or foetal health. Incision of the lower more fibrous part of the uterus
What is baseline bradycardia?
HR of <100
What is baseline tachycardia
Heart rate >160
What is loss of baseline variability
<5beats/min variability around the baseline
What is early deceleration
slowing of the heart rate which starts during a contraction and returns to normal after
What is late deceleration
Slowing of foetal heart rate after contraction occurs and doesnt return to normal after 30seconds
What is variable decelerations
Slowing of heart rate independent of contractions
How many categories of C section are there?
4
What is a cat 1 c section
Immediate threat to life of mother or baby
Delivery within 30 mins of decision needed
What is cat 2 section
Maternal/foetal compromise thats not immediately life threatening
Delivery within 75 mins
What is a cat 3 section
Delivery need but both stable
what’s a cat 4 section
Elective
When can you have an abortion
24 weeks onward