Pregnancy complications Flashcards
A spontaneous abortion occurs within how many weeks of pregnancy?
20 weeks
What are some fetal risk factors for spontaneous abortion?
Chromosomal abnormalities i.e trisomy, monosomy X
What are some maternal risk factors for spontaneous abortion?
- previous abortion
- smoking
- infection
- BMI <18.5 or >25
What lab should you draw if you suspect spontaneous abortion?
Bhcg
Tx for spontaneous abortion?
if less than 13weeks than just expectant management
If greater than 13 weeks then medication abortion with Misoprostol
When can you do a dilation and curretage for an abortion?
within the first trimester
When would you do a dilation and evacuation for an abortion tx?
2nd trimester
What are the five types of miscarriages?
- Spontaneous
- Threatened
- incomplete
- inevitable
- missed
Which types of miscarriages have dilated cervical OS?
- incomplete
2. Inevitable
Death of a fetus before 20 weeks of gestation with the products of conception remaining intrauterine is what kind of miscarriage?
missed
Describe a threatened abortion?
bloody vaginal discharge before 20 weeks with or without uterine contractions in the presence of a closed OS
How many consecutive pregnancy losses do you need to make it recurrent spontaneous abortions?
3
Where do 95% of ectopic pregnancies occur?
in the fallopian tubes
55% in the ampulla
What are the classic features of ectopic pregnancy?
- abdominal pain
- bleeding
- Adnexal mass
what is the MCC for ectopic pregnancy?
occlusion of tube secondary to adhesions
What level of Beta Hcg do you need to for it to be ectopic?
greater than 1500 without a intrauterine fetus
If you were to get serial B-Hcgs, how much would you expect them to increase in two days given it was a normal pregnancy?
should double if they arent you should be worried
What imaging is preferred for dx ectopic pregnancy?
Transvaginal U/S
What is the finding on ultrasound called when evaluating an ectopic pregnancy?
Ring of Fire- hypervascular lesion with peripheral vascularity on color or pulsed Doppler examination of the adnexa due to low impedance high diastolic flow
When can you use methotrexate for an ectopic pregnancy?
Only if beta HCG < 5,000, ectopic mass is < 3.5 cm, no fetal heart tones, hemodynamically stable, no blood disorders, no pulmonary disease, no peptic ulcer, normal renal function, normal hepatic function, compliant pt that can return for follow up
How does methotrexate work?
it is a folic acid antagonist that inhibits DNA replication.
Again what are the indications for methotrexate in the setting of an ectopic pregnancy?
- hemodynamically stable
- B-Hcg >5,000
- no fetal heart tones
- ability to comply with post-treament f/u
What is the most common complication of gestational diabetes on the child?
Macrosomia
How do you screen for gestational diabetes?
- administer non-fasting 50-g glucose challenge test
2. obtain serum glucose level 1-hour later. If greater than 130 administer a 3 hour glucose challenge test
describe a 3-hour glucose challenge test?
you give 100-gram glucose load given to a patient i the morning who has fasted over night for at least 8 hours you then check serum glucose levels
what serum glucose levels for the 3-hour glucose challenge test indicate diabetes?
- fasting greater than 95
- 1 hour 180 or above
- two hours 155 and above
- 3 hours 140 and above
How often should people with gestational diabetes check their glucose levels?
daily
in the morning after fasting overnight
and after each meal.
What level of glucose may need insulin?
patients who have a fasting blood glucose level of greater than 105 or a 2 hour postprandial blood sugar greater than 120.
What is the goal fasting blood glucose for gestational diabetes and on insulin?
less than 95
What types of insulin is recommended for gestation diabetes?
NPH/regular
2/3 in the am
1/3 in pm
What PO form of diabetic medication can be used for preggos?
Glyburide because it doesnt cross the placenta but it does have a higher risk of preeclampsia
What do we want the serum glucose level to be at 2hour post prandial?
Less than 140 indicates good glucose control