obstetrics cont'd Flashcards
what fetal anomaly highest in obesity
spina bifida;
Should take 5mg folic acid, at least 1 month prior to conception and till end of first trimester
fetal movements - when first perceived
18-20/40
if on methyldopa, when to stop PP
two days
measuring BP - indicator for DBP
korotkoff sound 5 (disappearance)
significant proteinuria criteria
PCR>30 of 24h >300, or ACR>8
chronic HTN - when to do scans
28/32/36 weeks
chronic HTN - how often for ANC
q2-4 weeks, see weekly if BP not controlled
eclampsia diagnostic criteria
- convulsions
- 2 of organ dysfunction:
- HTN
- proteinuria
- decreased PLT
- increased LFT
FGR - if three or more minor risk factors
uterine artery doppler at 20-24 weeks
FGR - if one or more major risk factor
serial growth scans from 26-28 weeks, and umbilical artery doppler
FGR - minor risk factors, if normal uterine artery doppler
repeat scan for growth and umbilical artery doppler in 3rd trimester
FGR - maternal risk factors, top three highest OR
- previous SB, 6.4
- APLS, 6.2
- diabetes with vascular disease, 6.0
FGR - maternal risk factors, lowest OR
Pregnancy interval, BMI <30, previous PET
FGR - current pregnancy complications, highest OR
- unexplained APH, 5.6
- low maternal weight gain, 4.9
- low PAPP-A, 2.6
best time to determine chorionicity
<14/40, best is 10-13 but earliest from 6-8 weeks
FBC in twins
booking, 20-24 weeks, 28 weeks
broad spectrum abx choice if temp in labour
1) IV amoxicillin 2g QDS, or
2) IV cefuroxime 1.5g QDS if mild allergy
incidence of APH
3-5% of pregnancies
incidence of placental abruption
3-6/1000
accounts for 30% of APH??
% of abruption occurring in low risk women
70%
most common signs of abruptions
- bleeding, 70%
- tenderness, 70%
- fetal distress, 65%
incidence of placenta previa at term
1/200 (-1/400)
RCOG. Placenta Praevia and Placenta Accreta: Diagnosis and Management. Green-top Guideline No. 27a. BJOG 2018
incidence of placenta accreta at term
1/300-1/2000
RCOG. Placenta Praevia and Placenta Accreta: Diagnosis and Management. Green-top Guideline No. 27a. BJOG 2018
incidence of vasa previa
1/1200-1/5000
RCOG. Placenta Praevia and Placenta Accreta: Diagnosis and Management. Green-top Guideline No. 27a. BJOG 2018
vasa previa USS diagnosis - when most accurate?
18-24/40
RCOG. Placenta Praevia and Placenta Accreta: Diagnosis and Management. Green-top Guideline No. 27a. BJOG 2018
vasa previa USS diagnosis - when to confirm?
30-32/40
resolves in 20%
RCOG. Placenta Praevia and Placenta Accreta: Diagnosis and Management. Green-top Guideline No. 27a. BJOG 2018
placenta previa, what proportion resolves?
90% by 32 weeks, another 50% by 36/40
RCOG. Placenta Praevia and Placenta Accreta: Diagnosis and Management. Green-top Guideline No. 27a. BJOG 2018
placenta acreta, most specific USS sign
uterus bladder interface
RCOG. Placenta Praevia and Placenta Accreta: Diagnosis and Management. Green-top Guideline No. 27a. BJOG 2018
placenta acreta, most sensitive USS sign
abnormal vasculature on doppler
RCOG. Placenta Praevia and Placenta Accreta: Diagnosis and Management. Green-top Guideline No. 27a. BJOG 2018