REPRO Flashcards
Prior to Obs Abdo Exam
- urine sample
- mother bp
Prior to Obs Abdo Exam
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INSPECTION for Ob Abdo
- scarring
- striae gravidarum
- linea nigra
- uteral swelling - EoBed
Causes of uteral swelling
ocarian cysts
uterine fibroids
endometrial cancer
POCS
PALPATION for Ob Abdo
- Assess fetal poles
- Find lie
- Find fundus
Measuring Fundal Height
After 20w
- highest point to top of pubic symphysis
fundal height = gestation in weeks +/- 3cms
Feel for presenting Part
Both hands at uterus above pubic bone, ballot head gently or note if not possible
AUSCULTATION for Ob Abdo
Using a doppler, listen over baby’s ant. shoulder
Order of exam. for Pelvic Bimanual Exam
EXPLAIN
exposure
INSPECTION
PALPATION
POSITIONING for Pelvic Bimanual Exam
lie on back; knees bent and legs apart on leg rest
- ensure appt. lighting, covering for modesty and comfort
+ CHAPERONE
INSPECTION for Pelvic Bimanual Exam
- hair distribution
- skin abn
- discharge
- swelling
- prolapse = cough
PALPATION for Pelvic Bimanual Exam
- lubricate index and middle finger
- check for tenderness
- insert; feel for cervix
- post. fornix and lift uterus anteriorly
- place hand on lower abdo and press to meet fingers
- note mobility and size of uterus
- assess lateral fornices for adnexae
Speculum Examination: Commenting on Cervix
Os
Colour
Discharge