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1
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What is the cut-off for bleeding classed as being in early and late pregnancy?

A

Bleeding from 24 weeks gestation onwards is classed as bleeding in late pregnancy

2
Q

List functions of the placenta

A

Gas transfer
Metabolism/ waste disposal
Hormone production (HPL + hGV-V)
Protective filter

3
Q

Antepartum haemorrhage is defined as bleeding from the genital tract after __ weeks gestation

A

Antepartum haemorrhage is defined as bleeding from the genital tract after 24 weeks gestation

4
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List the main causes of antepartum haemorrhage

A
Placenta previa
Placental abruption
Local causes (cervical or vaginal)
Vasa previa
Uterine rupture
Indetermined/ unexplained
5
Q

List local causes of antepartum haemorrhage

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Cervical ectropion
Polyps
Cervical cancer
Infection e.g. cervicitis - STI

6
Q

List differential diagnoses of antepartum haemorrhage

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Heavy show
Cystitis
Haemorrhoids

7
Q

Define what is meant by minor haemorrhage

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Blood loss <50ml that has settled

8
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Define what is meant by major haemorrhage

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Blood loss 50-1000ml, no signs of shock

9
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Define what is meant by massive haemorrhage

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Blood loss >1000ml and/or signs of shock

10
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What happens in placental abruption?

A

Separation of normally implanted placenta from the uterine wall - partially or totally before birth of fetus

11
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Placental abruption is a clinical diagnosis. True/False?

A

True

12
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Outline the pathology behind placental abruption

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Vasospasm followed by arteriole rupture into decidua, blood escapes into amniotic sac or further under placenta and into myometrium
Causes tonic contraction and interrupts placental circulation which causes hypoxia

13
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What is the clinical term for the type of uterus formed in placental abruption?`

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Couvelaire uterus

14
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List risk factors for placental abruption

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Pre-eclampsia/hypertension
Polyhydramnios
Trauma
Illicit drugs, smoking, alcohol
Abnormally formed placenta
Previous abruption
Medical thrombophilias/renal disease/ DM
Multiple pregnancy, preterm pregnancy
15
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How do women with placental abruption typically present?

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Sudden severe CONTINUOUS abdo pain
Radiation to back (posterior placenta)
Vaginal bleeding (my be concealed)
Uterine tenderness, woody hard uterus
Contractions
16
Q

List signs of placental abruption on CTG

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Irritable uterus
FH abnormality (bradycardia/ absent)
Loss of variability
Decelerations

17
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Outline management options for placenta abruption

A

Resuscitation
Rapid assessment and delivery
Manage complications
Debrief parents

18
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List methods of resuscitation in antepartum haemorrhage

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2 large bore IV access and IV fluids
FBC, clotting, LFT, U+E, X match 4-6U RBC
Kleihaeuer and Anti-D if Rh-
Catheterisation

19
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List options for delivery in placental abruption

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Urgent by LSCS
ARM and induction of labour
Expectant management for minor (steroid cover)

20
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List maternal complications of placental abruption

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Post-partum haemorrhage (25%)
Hypovolaemic shock
Anaemia, coagulopathy
Renal failure
VTE
Infection
21
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List fetal complications of placental abruption

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Fetal death, hypoxia, prematurity

SGA and fetal growth restriction

22
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List methods of preventing placental abruption

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APS - give LMWH and low dose aspirin
Smoking cessation
Low dose aspirin

23
Q

What is placenta previa?

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Placenta is partially or totally implanted in the lower uterine segment
Placenta <20mm from internal os on TVUS

24
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Define what is meant by the ‘lower uterine segment’

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Thinner part of the uterus and less muscle fibres
Part of uterus does not contract but dilates
Part of uterus around 7cm from internal os

25
Q

What is the difference between major and minor placenta previa?

A

Major covers part/all of the cervix

Minor does not cover the cervix

26
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List risk factors for placenta praevia

A
Previous C-section
Previous praevia
Asian
Smoking
Age >40 years
Previous TOP
Multiparity/multipregnancy
Deficient endometrium
27
Q

How does placenta previa typically present?

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Painless recurrent bleeding, typically 3rd trimester
Usually unprovoked but coitus can trigger
Malpresentations common, presenting part high
Soft non-tender uterus

28
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How is placenta previa diagnosed?

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Trans-vaginal ultrasound scan
Anomaly scan checked for “low-lying placenta”
MRI for exclusion of placenta accreta
CTG normal

29
Q

A vaginal examination is mandatory in placenta previa. True/False?

A

False

Never do vaginal examination until placenta previa is excluded!

30
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Outline management options for placenta praevia

A
Resuscitation
Assess baby and carry out investigations
Delivery plan
Conservative management if stable
Prevent anaemia
31
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How does placenta previa affect the type of delivery of a baby?

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If < 2cm from os or covering os, C-section is done

If >2cm from os, vaginal delivery is considered

32
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Give options for conservation management in placenta praevia with no bleeding

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Advise of symptoms
Advise against sex
Antenatal CCS
MgSO4 for neuroprotection
Consider toxolysis if low-lying placenta
33
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What is placenta accreta?

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Placenta abnormally adherent to uterine wall, invades myometrium causing severe bleeding

34
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The risk of accreta increases with what?

A

Number of C-sections

Previous placenta praevia

35
Q

Outline management options for placenta accreta

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Prophylactic internal iliac artery balloon
Caesarean hysterectomy
Blood loss >3l expected
Conservative management (+methotrexate)

36
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What is uterine rupture?

A

Full thickness opening of uterus

37
Q

The risk of uterine rupture increases with what?

A

Previous C-section/ uterine surgery
Multiparity and use of prostaglandins/ syntocinon
Obstructed labour

38
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How does uterine rupture present?

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Severe abdominal pain
Shoulder tip pain
Maternal collapse 
PV bleeding
Fetal distress
39
Q

Outline management options for uterine rupture

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Rescuscitation

Consider transfusion

40
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What is vasa previa?

A

Unprotected foetal vessels cross near internal os, causing foetal blood loss if ruptured

41
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How is vasa praevia diagnosed?

A

US with Doppler scan

42
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How does vasa praevia present?

A

Acute rupture of membranes with sudden bleeding

Fetal bradycardia/ death

43
Q

The risk of vasa praevia increases with what?

A

Placental anomalies
History of low-lying placenta in 2nd trimester
Multiple pregnancy
IVF

44
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Outline management options for vasa praevia

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Antenatal diagnosis
Steroids from 32 weeks
Consider elective delivery
Emergency c-section and neonatal resuscitation

45
Q

Define post-partum haemorrhage, with respect to the amount of blood loss

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Blood loss equal to or >500ml after birth of baby
Minor: 500ml - 1000ml without shock
Major: more than 1000ml or signs of CV collapse or ongoing bleeding

46
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Define the types of PPH

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Primary - within 24 hours of delivery

Secondary - >24 hours to 6 weeks post-delivery

47
Q

List the four main causes of PPH

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Tone
Trauma
Tissue
Thrombin

48
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List risk factors for PPH

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Anaemia
Previous C-sectiob
Previous PPH, placenta praevia, accreta
Previous retained placenta
Polyhydramnios, fetal macrosomia
Multiple pregnancy
Obesity
49
Q

Outline management options for PPH

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Resuscitation, carry out obs
Stop bleeding
Fluid replacement, early blood transfusion, oxygen
Active management of 3rd stage

50
Q

How is PPH managed initially?

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Uterine massage (stop bleeding and expel clots)
IV syntocinon (active management of 3rd stage)
51
Q

What is given IV if PPH persists?

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Ergometrine IV 1st line
Carboprost IM
Misoprostal PR
Tranexamic acid IV
EUA in theatre if persistent bleeding
52
Q

If PPH is classes as secondary, what needs to be excluded?

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Retained products of conception

53
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Outline management options for PPH post delivery

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Thromboprophylaxis
Manage anaemia IV Fe/oral
Datix and risk management