Placenta abruption Flashcards

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Q

what is it?

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describes separation of a normally sited placenta from the uterine wall, resulting in maternal haemorrhage into the intervening space

PAINFUL

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causes

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proteinuric hypertension
cocaine use
multiparity
maternal trauma
increasing maternal age

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clinical features

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shock out of keeping with visible loss
pain constant
tender, tense uterus
normal lie and presentation
fetal heart: absent/distressed
coagulation problems
beware pre-eclampsia, DIC, anuria

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