Test 4 Hemorrhagic Disorders Flashcards
Symptoms of shock
rapid thready pulse
pallor
hypotension
Painless cervical effacement and dilation that is not associated with contractions
Incompetent cervix
Incompetent cervix usually occurs…
2nd trimester
What is the usual result of incompetent cervix?
spontaneous abortion or preterm birth
Late sign of shock
low BP
Who is at risk for incompetent cervix?
- previous cervical trauma
- maternal exposure to DES
- congenital uterine anomalies
- history of previous unexplained loss
What is DES?
Diethylstilestrol
Not used since 1970s. Synthetic form of estrogen used 1938 to 1971 to prevent miscarriages
What is cerclage?
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what is BPP?
Biophysical profile
What is NST?
Non stress test
Previa or abruption?
A.Hypertensive and vascular diseases can cause?
B.Multiple pregnancies, close together, previous c section?
A. abruption
B. Previa
Blood that is not clotting because they have coagulation problems
DIC
Purse String Cerclage
McDonald
petechiae
little blood spots on the surface
Fertilized ovum implanted outside the uterine cavity.
ectopic pregnancy
Most common site for ectopic pregnancy?
fallopian tube
What can ectopic pregnancy lead to?
hemorrhage, collapse and death
Risk factors for ectopic pregnancy
- History of STDs
- previous tubal pregnancy
- failed tubal ligation
- IUD
- multiple induced abortions
- maternal age >35
- assistive reproductive techniques
Symptoms of Ectopic pregnancy
- Positive pregnancy test
- Vaginal spotting or severe bleeding
- Sharp abdominal pain, unilateral
- Classic sign of ruptured site is shoulder pain as a result of internal bleeding irritating the diaphragm and phrenic nerve.
- Diagnosis confirmed by transvaginal ultrasound
Intervention for ectopic pregnancy ruptured tube
salpingectomy