vasa praevia Flashcards
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definition
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Vasa praevia is a condition where the fetal vessels are within the fetal membranes (chorioamniotic membranes) and travel across the internal cervical os.
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risk factors for vasa praevia
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Low lying placenta
IVF pregnancy
Multiple pregnancy
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symptoms of vasa praevia
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rupture of membranes followed by vaginal bleeding and fetal bradycardia
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management of vasa praevia
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corticosteroids from 32 weeks to mature foetal lungs
elective c section for 34-36 weeks
emergency c section if antepartum haemorrhage occurs
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