Week 14: Maternity Flashcards by Frances Rose

Q

How does the airway change within pregnancy?

A

full dentitions
short obese neck
breast enlargement

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How does breathing change in pregnancy?

A

splinted diaphragm
splaying ribs
increased O2 consumption required
40% increase in tidal volume

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How does circulation change in pregnancy?

A

vena cave compression
breast enlargement
splaying ribs
tachycardia
ECG changes

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