Pregnancy Flashcards
1
Q
In pregnancy are epidural pressures increased or decreased
A
Increased (due to engorgement of epidural veins)
2
Q
In pregnancy is liver blood flow increased
A
Normal blood flow
3
Q
What happens to intestinal motility in pregnancy
A
Decrease (causing constipation)
4
Q
What happens to minimal.alveolar concentration of volatile agents during pregnancy
A
Reduced 30-40% due to sedative progesterone effect
5
Q
Why do neonates not have enough vit k
A
Lack the colonic bacteria that makes it
