obstetrics passmed Flashcards
how to counteract mgso4
calcium gluconate
complication of monochorionic twins
twin to twin transfusion
monitoring TTT
US at 16 and 24 weeks
triple test for downs
high BhCG, nuchal translucency, PAPP-A low
when is the triple test
10-14 weeks
what is the quadruple test
AFP, BhCG, inhibit A, oestriol
how to induce labour
membrane sweep
intravaginal prostagladins
break waters
oxytocin
medications for premature labour
tocolytics and steroids
cause of neonatal sepsis
group B strep
complications of pre eclampsia
premature IUGR eclampsia placental abruption cardiac failure multi organ failure
symptoms of pre eclampsia
hypertension proteinuria headache visual disturbance papilloedma RUQ epigastric pain hyperreflexia
treatment of pre eclampsia
labetalol (or nifedipine)
causes of PPH
tone - uterine atony
tissue - retained placenta
trauma
thrombin - coagulation abnormalities
what is HELLP
severe form of pre eclampsia
haemolysis
elevated liver enzymes
low platelets
initial booking visit
8-12 weeks
