Lecture 18 Flashcards
(22 cards)
when might we need more contractions?
progesterone antagonist,/prostoglandin
amniotomy
oxytocin/prostaglandin
how might we slow down contractions?
what is preterm birth? spontaneous vs indicated?
what are the four pathological proceesses associates with preterm birth and what part of labour do they impact?
describe preterm activation of HPA
this is the first pathological processes
describe how abnormal inlammation/infection can lead to preterm birth
the process of the cervix ripening and membranes breaking is underpinned by inflammation. but this inflammation is exacerbated by presence of bacteria/toxins which can drive pre term labour
describe decidual haemorrhage
describe uterine distension
what is cervical insufficiency?
short term complications of prematurity?
long term complications of prematruiryt?
what ist he range for viability
variables that influence outcomes of perviability?
antenatal corticosteroids, what do they do?
what are some risk factors for pre term birth?
what are some modifiable risks for ptb
what are some modifiable social determinants of health? for preterm birth?
what are some medical preventation strategies for ptb?
how does cervical cerclage work?
what are three things you can do if labour ir predicted for a ptb?
magnesium prevents cerebral palsy
what is tocolysis?
preterm prelabour rupture of membranes - what do you do?
