CPS 2019 Flashcards
(96 cards)
The vertical rate of transmission of HIV in North America is now?
With no interventions perinatal HIV transmission rates can be as high as
well below 2%
25%
when does the majority of transmission of HIV occur?
Majority of transmission happens at the time of delivery, additional risk for infection if the newborn is breastfed
what are some risk factors for HIV
Late or no prenatal care
Injection drug use
Recent illness suggestive of HIV seroconversion
Regular unprotected sex with a partner known to be living with HIV (or risk of HIV infection)
Sexually transmitted infections during pregnancy
Emigration from an HIV-endemic area or recent incarceration
what is the standard for diagnosing HIV during pregnancy
The standard approach to diagnosing HIV infection during pregnancy is by multistep serology testing
1st step- screening for HIV antibodies using an enzyme immunoassay
If the enzyme immunoassay is reactive the sample is re-tested using a more specific confirmatory test for HIV antibodies (western blot)
If HIV test results are positive for mother or infant, infant antiretroviral prophylaxis should be initiated when?
If test results are positive for mother or infant, infant antiretroviral prophylaxis should be initiated immediately and no later than 72 hours post-delivery
Breastfeeding should be deferred until the confirmatory HIV antibody test result is available and proves negative
If a mother tests positive for HIV antibody what test should be done on the baby?
HIV (DNA or RNA) PCR within 48 hours of birth
if positive then prophylaxis should be stopped and antiretroviral treatment intitiated
* antibody test would only confirm the mother’s status
what has been identified as the single most important barrier to access of contraception?
Cost has been identified as the single most important barrier to access
what is the failure rate for IUD?IUSs? SARC?
IUDs: <1%
Short acting reversible contraception: 6-9%
OCP, patch, vaginal ring- 9% Depot- 6% IUS- 0.2% Copper IUD- 0.8% Condoms- 18-21%
what is first line for contraception
long acting reversible contraception
up to what age should have free contraception
All youth should have confidential access to contraception, at no cost, until the age of 25.
- has been shown to reduce the incidence of teen pregnancy
what are 2 antenatal strategies to reduce the incidence of acute brain injuries?
administering maternal corticosteroids
prompt antibiotic treatment for chorioamnionitis.
what infants are at higher risk for intracranial ischemic and hemorrhagic injuries? and when do they occur?
Infants born at ≤32+6 weeks gestation are at higher risk for intracranial ischemic and hemorrhagic injuries, which often occur in the first 72 hours postbirth.
The first 72 hours postbirth (‘the critical window’) is the highest risk period for acute preterm brain injury
what are some perinatal strategies to reduce the incidence of acute brain injuries? (3)
delivery within a tertiary centre
delayed cord clamping
preventing hypothermia
what are some postnatal strategies to reduce the incidence of acute brain injuries (4)
empiric treatment with antibiotics when chorioamnionitis is suspected
the cautious use of inotropes
the avoidance of blood PCO2 fluctuation (target PCO2 45-55, max 60)
neutral head positioning, HOB 30 degrees
In Canada, approximately ____% of preterm infants born at ≤32+6 weeks gestational age (GA) show an abnormal brain image (IVH or parenchymal lesions) on cranial ultrasound
21%
what age for antenatal steroids?
administering antenatal corticosteroids within 7 days to all mothers expected to deliver a premature infant ≤34+6 weeks GA is recommended, with the optimal interval being greater than 48 hours between the last dose administered and birth
what age for magnesium sulphate?
<34 weeks
what are some ways to prevent hypothermia in a preterm infant (7)
polyethylene wrapping or a bag
temperature in the delivery room at 25°C to 26°C
use a preheated servo-controlled radiant warmer with a temperature sensor
providing a thermal mattress
putting a hat on the infant
providing a preheated transport incubator
what type of ventilation should be used in preterm infants
Whenever possible, volume-targeted ventilation should be used in premature infants in the first 72 hours postdelivery
Mothers experiencing preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM) and expecting to deliver an infant ≤32+6 weeks gestational age (GA) should be treated with what antibiotics?
Mothers experiencing preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM) and expecting to deliver an infant ≤32+6 weeks gestational age (GA) should be treated with antibiotics: penicillin and a macrolide or a macrolide alone if she is allergic to penicillin
what is the best measure of stored iron
serum ferritin
what are the 3 progressive stages of iron deficiency
- depletion of iron stores
- depletion of iron transport
- iron deficiency anemia
what are risk factors for iron deficiency <2 years of age
- Male sex
- prematurity
- Low socioeconomic status
- exclusive breastfeeding >6 months
- prolonged bottle use
- lead exposure
- low dietary intake of iron-rich complementary foods
what is the recommended timing to start iron supplementation for low birth weight infants
The timing recommended for starting iron supplementation in LBW infants is at 2 to 3 weeks postnatal age
compared with 4 weeks postnatal age for infants in the normal range