PROM, chorioamnioitis, uterine rupture Flashcards

1
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PPROM

A

pre-term (before 37 wks), premature rupture of membrane

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2
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how does ruptured membranes change vaginal acidity

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more alkalodic

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3
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mid trimester PROM

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14-26 wks

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4
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risks associated with PROM

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intrauterine infections
placental abruption
umbilical cord prolapse
pulmonary hypoplsia

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5
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PROM 24-32wks

A

Abx and GBS prophylaxis at delivery

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6
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32-34 wks

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abx and GBS prophylaxis

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7
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> 34wks

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GBS prophylaxis begins on admission and continues till delivery

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8
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abx for PROM

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ampicillin IV once, followed by IV every 6 hours
amoxicillin
azythromycin

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9
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tocolytics

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delay delivery for 48 hours

magnesium sulfate

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10
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IAI

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intramniotic infection

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11
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chorioaminoitis

A

IAI

infection of amniotic fluid, membranes, plancta, and or decidua

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12
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uncommon methods to infection

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transplacental d/t bacteremia (listeria)
amniocentisis
chorionic villus sampling
fetal surgery

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13
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risk factors for chorioamnioitis

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prolonged labor
prolonged membrane rupture
multiple digital vaginal exams
nullparity
previous IAI
meconium stained amnion
internal fetal or uterine monitoring
presence of GI tract pathogens
alcohol
tabacco
PROM
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14
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clinical presentation of chorioamnioitis

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fever
uterine tenderness
maternal tachy
fetal tachy
purulent or foul smelling amniotic fluid
maternal leukocytosis
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15
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risks of chorioamnioitis

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increased risk of labor abnormalities (uterine atony, postpartum hemorrhage, endometritis)
dydfunctional myometrial contractility d/t inflammation
if they have c-section have increased risk for wound infection, endomyometritis, venous thrombosis

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16
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Dx chorioamnioitis

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culture of amiontic fluid gold standard, but takes days

17
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risk factors for uterine rupture

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previous uterine surger
uterotonic drugs
prolonged and obstructed labor
cephalopelvic disproportion
breech, brow, and face malpresentation 
early pregnancy in young girls
malnutrition
harmful traditional practices (female circumcision)
18
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initial care of uterine rupture

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resusciation with crystalloid fluids, blood products
gastric decompression
urinary catherization
broad spectrum abx

19
Q

laparotomy

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repair w/or w/o tubal ligation

total abdominal hysterectomy

20
Q

post op care of uterine rupture

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transfusions, bladder rest, wound care, abx

monitor for obstetrical fistula