Placenta abruption Flashcards
1
Q
what is it?
A
describes separation of a normally sited placenta from the uterine wall, resulting in maternal haemorrhage into the intervening space
PAINFUL
2
Q
causes
A
proteinuric hypertension
cocaine use
multiparity
maternal trauma
increasing maternal age
3
Q
clinical features
A
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