Obstetrics Complication of the Anterpartum Period Flashcards
1
Q
What are common Antenatal Complications?
A
- Amniotic Fluid Disorders
- Intrauterine Growth Restriction
- Cervical Insufficiency
- Multiple Gestation
2
Q
What is the measurement for the single deepest pocket of Amniotic Fluid?
A
2-8 cm
3
Q
What is the Amniotic Fluid index?
A
5-25 cm
4
Q
What is Polyhydramnios?
A
This is a pathologic accumulation of Amniotic fluid defined as more than 2000mL at any gestational age.
5
Q
What is Oligohydraminos?
A
Amniotic fluid volume that is LESS than expected for gestational age.
6
Q
What are Oligihydraminos Complications?
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- Pulmonary hypoplasia
- Cranial, Facial, or Skeletal abnormalities (10 to 15%)
- Cord compression
- Fetal heart rate decelerations in labour.
7
Q
What is the Aetiology of Olygihydramos?
A
- Ruptured membranes
- Urinary Tract Malformations ( Renal agenesis)
- Post-term Pregnancy
- Placental Insufficiency
- Medications reducing foetal urine production
8
Q
How is Oligohydraminos diagnosed?
A
Ultrasound
9
Q
Fill in the blanks. “ __________________ is suggested when the estimated fatal weight falls below the 10th percentile for Gestational age.”
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