Pregnancy Flashcards
1
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what happens to Hb, Red cell mass, Red cell volume, haematocrit in pregnancy?
A
increase in blood volume with plasma volume increasing more than red cell volume
hence reduction in haematocrit
packed cell volume is equivalent to haematocrit
2
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what happens to serum bicarb in pregnancy?
A
decrease
due to hypoventilation and lowering of PaCO2
3
Q
what is the ductus arteriosus and ductus venosus?
A
ductus venous = umbilical vein bypasses the liver to IVC
ductus arteriosus = connects pulmonary artery to aota
4
Q
how does basal metabolic rate compare to body temperature ?
A
Basal metabolic rate reduces by approximately 5% per degree C drop in temperature.
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