PET Flashcards
Def of PET
RF for PET
- Maternal Specific
RF for PET
- Pregnancy Specific
- Vesicular mole
- Multifetal Pregnancy
- Polyhydraminos
- Seasonal variation: More common in winter
Maternal Specific RF for PET
- Age
< 20 or > 35 years.
Maternal Specific RF for PET
- Gravidity & Parity
More in primigravidas specially elderly primigravidas.
Maternal Specific RF for PET
- Race
More in black races
Maternal Specific RF for PET
- SES
Low
Etiology of PET
Theories Include:
- Increased Pressor Effect
- Abnormal Placentation
- Genetic Factors
- Immunological Factors
- Inflammatory Factors
- Biochemical Factors
Theories of PET
- Increased Pressor Effect
Complications of PET
Maternal & fetal
Maternal Complications of PET
Maternal Complications of PET
- ICH
Due to severe HTN.
Maternal Complications of PET
- Remote Complications
Maternal Complications of PET
- HELLP Syndrome
Def of HELLP Syndrome
Fatal condition characterized by:
- Hemolysis: Bilirubin ≥ 1.2 mg/dl.
- Elevated Liver enzymes: SGOT > 70 IU/L.
- Low Platelet count: < 100000/mm3.
DDx of HELLP Syndrome
Acute fatty liver in pregnancy.
Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura.
Hemolytic uremic syndrome.
Hepatitis (viral or drug induced).
Maternal Mortality in HELLP Syndrome
80-90%.
RR in HELLP Syndrome
5%
Fetal Complications in PET
Prediction of PET
- Hx
High risk factors (from history since 1st antenatal visit).
Prediction of PET
- Ex
Prediction of PET
- Vascular Reactivity Tests
Prediction of PET
- Labs
↑↑ serum uric acid, hypocalciuria & ↑↑ fibronectin levels.
Prediction of PET
- Uterine Artery Doppler
To detect uteroplacental hypoperfusion
Clinical Signs of PET
Signs: Preeclampsia is a disease of signs & it has the following 3 cardinal signs:
- HTN
- PTNuria
- Edema
Clinical Signs of PET
- HTN
Clinical Signs of PET
- PTNuria
Clinical Signs of PET
- Edema
Clinical Symptoms of PET
Clinical Symptoms of PET
- Epigastric Pain
Due to distension of liver capsule.
Clinical Symptoms of PET
- Headache
Due to HTN & cerebral edema.
Clinical Symptoms of PET
- Persistent N&V
Due to cerebral edema, congestion of gastric mucosa or liver affection.
Investigations for PET
- Labs
Assessment of Severity of PET
Def of Imminent eclampsia (preeclamptic state)
Worse type of severe preeclampsia which will end in eclampsia if not urgently treated.
Dx of Imminent eclampsia (preeclamptic state)
TTT of Imminent eclampsia (preeclamptic state)
Immediate control & TOP èin 6 hours.
DDx of PET
- Causes of HTN with pregnancy
- Causes of proteinuria with pregnancy
- Causes of edema with pregnancy
DDx of PET
- Causes of HTN with Pregnancy
Preeclampsia (commonest cause) & eclampsia.
Gestational HTN
Chronic HTN.
2ry HTN: As in chronic nephritis, coarctation of aorta & Cush ing syndrome.
DDx of PET
- Causes of PTNuria with pregnancy
Preeclampsia & eclampsia.
Contamination of specimen e vaginal discharge (commonest cause) .
UTI.
Renal hypoxia: As in CHF & severe anemia.
Hyperemesis gravidarum: Rarely occurs in severe cases.
Orthostatic proteinuria.
DDx of PET
- Causes of edema with Pregnancy
Preeclampsia & eclampsia.
Gestational edema.
Local causes: Leading to unilateral edema as inflammations or DVT.
Generalized edema: Cardiac, hepatic, renal, nutritional or angioneurotic edema.
Orthostatic edema.
Prevention of PET
Plan of TTT of Mild PET
Plan of TTT of Severe Preclampsia
Plan of TTT of Imminent Eclampsia
Immediate control & TOP ein 6 hours.
Lines of TTT of PET
- Expectant treatment
- Control of HTN
- Prevention & control of convulsions
- Termination of pregnancy
- Postnatal care
- Treatment of complications
Expectant TTT of PET
Expectant TTT of PET
- Rest
Complete physical & mental rest.
Expectant TTT of PET
- Diet
High protein & CHO e low Na+ diet.
Expectant TTT of PET
- Sedation
Benzodiazepines or phenobarbitone.
Expectant TTT of PET
- Observation
Control of HTN in PET
- Indications
Severe cases (antihypertensives have doubtful value in mild cases)
Control of HTN in PET
- Rationale
Prevention of maternal complications & not fetal complications ( dec BP → dec placental perfusion → fetal distress & may be IUFD).
Control of HTN in PET
- Precautions
Dec BP should be gradual & DBP should be around 100 mmHg (below that → dec placental perfusion).
Control of HTN in PET
- Disadvantages
Control of HTN in PET
- Used Drugs
Parenteral drugs:
- Hydralazine
- Labetalol
- Diazoxide
Oral Drugs:
- Methyl DOPA
- Nifidiopine
- Adrenergic blockers (Atenolol)
- Mono-Hydralazine
- Prazosin
Control of HTN in PET
- Hydralazine
Control of HTN in PET
- Labetalol
A & non-selective B-adrenergic blocker → VD.
Control of HTN in PET
- Diazoxide
Used in severe resistant HTN as a last resort.
Control of HTN in PET
- Methyl DOPA
Control of HTN in PET
- Nifidipine
Control of HTN in PET
- Mono-hydralazine
Weak antihypertensive used in combination
é ß blockers to inc their efficacy & dec their side effects.
Control of HTN in PET
- Prazosin
Weak antihypertensive - used in combination é other drugs.
TTT of PET
- Prevention & control of convulsions
- Magnesium sulfate (MgSo4): Drug of choice
- Diazepam (valium)
- Phenytoin (Epanutin)
Prevention & control of convulsions in PET
- Action of MgSO4
- Curare like action on motor end plate → paralysis of peripheral muscles.
- Weak CNS depressant.
- Mild VD & diuretic.
- inc PGI2 production & dec platelet aggregation.
Prevention & control of convulsions in PET
- Indications of MgSO4
Used to prevent convulsions in cases in which delivery is decided.
Prevention & control of convulsions in PET
- Routes of MgSO4
IV (preferred rout), IM (painful) or SC (not used now).
Prevention & control of convulsions in PET
- Doses of MgSO4
Prevention & control of convulsions in PET
- Duration of MgSO4
Maintenance therapy is continued for 24 h after delivery.
Prevention & control of convulsions in PET
- Monitoring of MgSO4
Prevention & control of convulsions in PET
- SE of MgSO4
Maternal SE of MgSO4
Maternal SE of MgSO4
- Toxicity
Maternal SE of MgSO4
- Drug Interactions
- Enhances action of curare like drugs.
- Synergistic action if given é CCB.
Fetal SE of MgSO4
dec beat to beat variability in FHR pattern
Neonatal SE of MgSO4
Hypermagnesemia, hypotonia & poor suckling.
Antidote of MgSO4
Ca++ gluconate.
Stroganoff method
Use of MgSo4 + morphine.
Indications of TOP in PET
Methods of TOP in PET
Vaginal & CS
Vaginal Delivery in PET
- Prerequisities
Vaginal Delivery in PET
- Precautions
Postnatal Care in PET
- Observation
Signs of Improvement in Postnatal Care in PET
Def of Eclampsia
Occurrence of tonic-colonic convulsive seizures that can’t be attributed to other causes in woman e preeclampsia.
RF for Eclampsia
As pre-eclampsia.
Types of Eclampsia
- Acc to time of occurence
Types of Eclampsia
- Acc to recurrence
Complications of Eclampsia
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Dx of Eclampsia
Criteria of severity of eclampsia (Eden’s criteria)
DDx of Eclampsia
- Causes of Convulsion with pregnancy
DDx of Eclampsia
- Causes of Coma with pregnancy
TTT of Eclampsia
- During Fit
- In Between Fits
TTT of Eclampsia
- During Fit
TTT of Eclampsia
- In between Fits
- General measures
- Prevention of further attacks of convulsions
- Control of HTN
- Termination of pregnancy
- Postnatal care
- Treatment of complications
General Measures of TTT of Eclampsia in between fits
- Observation
TTT of Eclampsia in between fits
- TOP