PPH Flashcards
1
Q
Causes PPH?
A
- Atony -MC (80%)
- Lacerations
- Retained products- early/ late
2
Q
Oxytocin facts
A
- avoid rapid infusion –> hypotension
- Risk; SIADH
3
Q
Methylergonivine facts
A
- IM 0.2mg, q2-4h
- AVOID: HTN
- SE: n/v
4
Q
15-methyl PGF2alpha facts
A
Hemabate
- IM 0.25mg q 15-90min, MAX 8 doses (2mg)
- AVOID: Asthma; RELATIVE: cardiac, renal, liver dz
- SE: N/V/D, tachy, fever
5
Q
O’Leary stitch?
A
- per ACOG- just as effective as hypogastric artery ligation
- at level of vesicouterine peritoneal fold
6
Q
Dinoprostone facts
A
Prostin E2 vag/ rectal suppos- 20mg -AVOID: HTN - SE: fever is common *Must be thawed
7
Q
Misoprostol facts
A
Cytotec
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