Labor & Delivery - Hemorrhagic Conditions/Complications - Unit 2 (Class) Flashcards

1
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What is placenta previa?

A

When the placenta isn’t in the right spot.

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What are the three types of placenta previa?

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Marginal, partial, total.

Marginal = low lieing, but still greater than 3cm away from the opening of the cervix (oz).

partial = closer than 3cm/might somewhat cover oz.

Total = completely covers oz.

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3
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Placenta previa - happens _ in ___ cases.

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1 in 300

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4
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What are the clinical manifestations of placenta previa?

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Painless bleeding (painless because they are bleeding into an open cavity.

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5
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How do we manage placenta previa?

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stable and baby is stable = we want to wait.

If patient is sent home, we need to educate - when do come back, NOTHING IN VAGINA, etc.

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6
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PP - blood that is bright red = active, pink = start, dark/red= old. T/F?

A

True

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7
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What is abruptio placentae?

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late pregnancy - separation of a normally implanated placenta before the fetus is born. Can be partial or complete (complete is a huge problem).

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8
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What can cause an abruptio placentae?

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cocaine, maternal HTN, cigarette smoking, multigravida, short umbilical cord, abdominal trauma, PROM, history of abruption.

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9
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What are some clinical manifestations?

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Concealed - bleeding on inside.

Apparent - outside bleeding!

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10
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Dysfunctional labor: power - what does this mean?

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Ineffective maternal pushing. Help her with positioning (gravity) and teach how to push.

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Dysfunctional labor - passenger - what does this mean?

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Fetal size, fetal presentation/position, multifetal pregnancy/fetal anomalies, etc.

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Dysfunctional labor - passage & psyche - what do these mean?

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Passage - pelvis and maternal soft tissue obstructions (a full bladder will impede contraction pattern and also hold the baby up there!)

Psyche - pain, fear, nonsupport, or personal situation - perception is important!

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13
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For a primigravida, they should dilate ___ cm ever hour (average).

___ CM for multiple children.

A
  1. 2

1. 5

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14
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What is precipitous labor?

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3 hours from start to finish. Very intense contractions, baby might poop (meconium) because it’s under so much stress, facial bruising, low apgars, etc.

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15
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What is a precipitous delivery?

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One before physician gets there.

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16
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What is premature rupture of membranes? Cause? PPROM?

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ROM before onset of labor (pPROM = preterm premature rupture of membranes

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17
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What are some complications of premature rupture of membranes?

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Infection, oliohydraminios, preterm birth infant respiratory distress syndrome.

18
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How do we manage premature rupture of membranes?

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First determine if actually ruptured, induction if contractions do not start on own (term), consider baby state/safety/lung maturity if not term, antibiotics given

19
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PROM - orgasm is good?

A

NOT AT ALL. Could start contractions if you’re preterm. Avoid breast stimulation as well.

20
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PROM - antibiotics given, but if there’s a foul smell..

A

it might be time for delivery!

21
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What are dates for “preterm” ?

A

20-37 weeks

22
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Tocolytics - What does magnesium sulfate do?

A

Decreases contractions - it stops labor AND can treat preeclampsia - Loading dose = 4-6 grams over 30 minutes and then maintenance 1-4 grams/hour.

23
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What are the criteria for mag sulfate?

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Urine output at least 30 ml/hr, presence of DTR, respirations at least 12 a minute, etc.

24
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What is the antidote for magnesium sulfate? Give when?

A

Calcium Gluconate (10%) One reason to give is if RR is not above 12.

25
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Mag sulfate - can it decrease variability of fetus?

A

yup

26
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Calcium antagonist (tocolytic) - what does it do?

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Nifedipine, CCB - reduces smooth muscle contractions. 10-20 mg every 3-6 hours (same as loading dose).

27
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Terbutaline (Tocolytic) - what does it do?

A

Terbutaline is the drug of choice.

28
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What is the antidote for terbutaline?

A

Propanolol

29
Q

Tocolytics - what is the prostaglandin syntehsis inhibitor?

A

Indomethacin - only given before 32 weeks gestation and for 48-72 hours.

30
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Corticosteroids - what are they used for?

A

NOT A TOCOLYTIC. Used to mature fetal lungs at 24-34 weeks. Delay birth 24 hours after giving if at all possible.

31
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Prolonged pregnancy - longer than….

A

42 weeks.

32
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What are some complications of prolonged pregnancy?

A

Insufficiency of the placenta, less reserves to tolerate labor, reduced amniotic fluid —> cord compression, meconium, large infant, etc.

33
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What are some placental emergencies?

A

Placenta previa, placenta accrete (increta, perceta), prolapsed cord

34
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what is placenta accrete?

A

When the placenta attaches too deep into the uterine wall, but not yet in the muscle.

35
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What is placenta increta?

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penetrates deep into the wall and into the muscle.

36
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What is placenta percereta?

A

Attaches deep into the wall - so deep it goes through the muscle onto another organ even!

37
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Prolapsed cord - if you feel it, YOU KEEP YOUR HAND THERE! T/F?

A

True

38
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Prolapsed cord - #1 priority =….

A

getting pressure off the cord.

39
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What is a partial rupture of the uterus? Complete?

A

contained (won’t go into perineal cavity). Complete = filling up the abdominal cavity.

40
Q

Inversion of uterus - what is it?

A

uterus will turn itself inside out after baby is born.

41
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What is anaphylactoid syndrome (amniotic emboli) ?

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Fluid gets into blood stream of the mom and acts like an emboli and usually travels to lungs…very rare and fatal. :(