OBGYN Flashcards
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What is chorioamnionitis, risk factors, and how does it present?
Intra-amniotic infection.
Often a cx in patients with premature rupture of the membranes & prolonged rupture (>18hrs).
Pts have N/V and uterine fundal tenderness. Also may have abnorm contraction pattern d/t effect of IAI on uterine mm. contractility.
How to diagnose chorioamnionitis:
Diagnosis is based on presence of Maternal fever and 1+ of the following: fetal tachy (>160 bpm for 10+ min), maternal leukocytosis, maternal tachy, or purulent amniotic fluid.
Pts may have abnormal contraction pattern d/t effect of IAI on uterine mm. contractility.
What is likely seen on FHR tracing in abruptio placentae?
Nonreassuring FHR w/minimal variability and decelerations.
What is the mgmt. of Itraamniotic infection/Chorioamnionitis?
Broad spectrum abx and Delivery (augmentation of labor) to remove source of infection.
What cxs are a/w chorioamnionitis?
Maternal – postpartum hemorrhage, endometritis
Neonatal – preterm birth, pneumonia, encephalopathy.
What abx are used to tx IAI?
Broad spectrum: ampicillin, gentamicin, clindamycin.
What is ancef?
Cefazolin
What Rxs are contraindicated in pts w/IAI?
Tocolytics – nifedipine, indomethacin
When is GBS screening done?
Universal screening = rectovaginal culture at 35-37 weeks gestation.
DoC for GBS pphx?
Penicillin
Who should be treated in labor for GBS pphx?
Those with +GBS screen
Women who missed GBS screening who are in labor and <37wks gestation, develop intrapartum fever, or have prolonged ROM (for 18+ hrs).
Risk factors of ovarian torsion:
Ovarian mass, women of reproductive age, infertility tx w/ovulation induction.
What acid-base disturbance is a normal phenomenon of pregnancy? When is this seen?
Primary respiratory alkalosis – occurs d/t hypocapnia in late pregnancy that is caused by direct stimulatory effect of progesterone on the central respiratory center.
HPV vaccine indications:
All females 11-26
Men 9-21 or 9-26 for MSM and HIV pts.
What causes the HoTN a/w epidurals?
The SNS nerve fibers responsible for vascular tone are blocked – vasodilation and venous pooling occur w/decreased return to the R heart and decreased CO.
What does a uterus w/irregular enlargement on exam suggest?
Uterine leiomyomata.
What is the most common cause of prolonged or arrested 2nd stage?
Fetal malposition.
What is considered arrest of the 2nd stage of labor?
When there is no fetal descent after pushing 3+ hrs in nulliparous or 2+ hrs in multiparous women.
Fetal malposition is the most common cause.
What is the optimal fetal position?
Occiput anterior.
Who should take a prenatal vitamin?
All women of childbearing age, especially those contemplating conception.
Recommendation is to start prenatal 3 months prior to conception.
How long should conception be delayed following rubella vaccination?
1 month
What disease should be tested for in every 1st-prenatal visit?
Syphilis by RPR or VDRL.
When should the US date be used to predict GA?
If less than 8+6 weeks and discrepancy is 5+ days
9+0 to 15+6 weeks w/discrepancy of 7+ days
16+0 to 21+6 weeks w/discrepancy of 10+ days
22+0 to 27+6 weeks w/discrepancy of 14+ days
What is the quadruple screen and when is it preformed?
Blood tests to measure: AFP, hCG, estriol and inhibin A.
Done during second trimester