Oligohydramnios Flashcards

1
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Define oligohydramnios.

A

Reduced volume of amniotic fluid

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What is the aetiology of oligohydramnios? What are risk factors for oligohydramnios?

A

Birth defects

PROM

Leaking amniotic fluid

Post-date pregnancy

Diabetes

Preeclampsia

Maternal hypoxia

Placental issues

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3
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Summarise the epidemiology of oligohydramnios.

A

4% of pregnancies

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4
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What are the signs and symptoms of oligohydramnios?

A

Leaking of amniotic fluid

Low amniotic fluid on USS

Small for dates

Low maternal weight gain

Abdominal discomfort

Sudden drop in fetal heart rate; little to no fetal movement, or decreasing fetal movement

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5
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What investigations should be performed for oligohydramnios?

A

USS (measure amniotic fluid index)

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What is the management for oligohydramnios?

A

Regular AFI measurements (2 times weekly)

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What are the complications of oligohydramnios?

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Meconium aspiration

Low Apgar score

Low birth weight

Miscarriage or stillbirth

Birth asphyxia or hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE)

Intrauterine growth restriction

Cord compression

Cerebral palsy

Preterm birth

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