Obs Flashcards

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3 indications for Cx cerlage

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History indicted (3+ previous preterm or midtri)
US indicated <25mm AND 1+ preterm or midtri
Rescue - Cx open, exposed membranes
Note: a failed rescue cerclage, as oppose to other two, does not count as an indication for future abdo cerclage
[adjuncts like tocolysis at time of cerclage lack evidence - FIGO 2021]

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2
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DCDA Mx

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Risks:
Transverse presentation of 2nd twin
EmCS
PPH
Mx:
USS in room
Analgesia
Risks for 2nd twin e.g. CS, head entrapment, breech extraction, monitor 2nd twin

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3
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Stillbirth

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Momentos, SANDS
Expectations at birth
Lactation suppression
F/u
Ix as per PSANZ guideline:
Core tests for all stillbirths then selective investigations based on findings of core investigations
- History
- Kleihauer
- External exam + clinical photos
- Autopsy - 3 types: targeted, limited, complete
- Detailed macroscopic examination of the placenta and cord + Placental histopathology + Cytogenetics (Chromosomal microarray (CMA) or karyotype if CMA is not available)

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4
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Dolichocephaly

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Elongated head - usually positional

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5
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Choroid plexus cyst

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Small are typically benign. 1% chance of associated trisomy (T18>T21)
1:50 at 20/40, 90% resolve by 26/40.

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