Week 3 Trauma in Pregnancy Flashcards
1
Q
Type of Obstetric Trauma’s
A
- Abruptio Placentae
- Uterine Rupture
- Direct Foetal Injury
- Disseminated Intravascular Coagulopathy
2
Q
Important Physiological Changes in Pregnancy
A
- Cardiovascular changes
- Change in oxygen requirements
- Physical changes
- Airway changes
- GIT changes
3
Q
What is Abruptio Placentae
A
-As a result of direct trauma, Plenta may completely or partially shear away from the wall of the uterus.
Is a major emergency