Obstetrics Flashcards
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What percentage of deliveries are affected by shoulder dystocia?
0.65%
Source greentop guidelines 42
What percentage of shoulder dystocia births have bracheal plexus injury?
2.3% to 16% of shoulder dystocia births have bracheal plexus injury?
What percentage of shoulder dystocia births have permanent bracheal plexus injury?
< 10% of shoulder dystocia births have permanent bracheal plexus injury
HYPEREMESIS GRAVIDARUM
HYPEREMESIS GRAVIDARUM
According to the RCOG green top guidelines number 69 last updated 2024 what % of pregnancies are affected by nausea and vomiting?
90%
According to NICE guidelines what % of pregnancies are affected by nausea and vomiting?
70%
What is the physiology or cause of hyperemesis gravidarum?
Due to hypersensitivity to the hormone ‘growth differentiation factor 15’ which is produced by the placenta
Mnemonic remember JDF
What are the two defining features in hyperemesis gravidarum?
Weight loss and metabolic disturbances
What is the percentage weight loss that is seen in hyperemesis gravidarum?
Atleast 5% weight loss of pre-pregnancy weight
What is the metabolic disturbances that are commonly seen in hyperemesis gravidarum?
- Hyponatremia
- Hypokalemia
- Hypochloremic metabolic alkalosis
Explain the mechanism of metabolic alkalosis in hyperemesis gravidarum
Metabolic alkalosis is most commonly seen. Due to the lost of H+ ions in vomitus
Explain the mechanism of metabolic acidosis in hyperemesis gravidarum
Metabolic acidosis is LESS commonly seen. Due to the accumulation of ketones due to depletion of glucose stores
List two risk factors relating to the actual pregnancy that can lead to hyperemesis gravidarum
- Increased placental mass as seen in molar or multiple pregnancy
- FIRST pregnancy
List one risk factors from past obstetric history that can lead to hyperemesis gravidarum
- history of hyperemesis gravidarum in previous pregnancy
List THREE risk factors from past medical history that can lead to hyperemesis gravidarum
- H/O motion sickness
- H/O migraines
- Chronic H. pylori infection
List ONE risk factors from the drug history that can predispose to hyperemesis gravidarum
History of nausea with estrogen containing oral contraceptive
List one risk factors from family history that can lead to hyperemesis gravidarum
First degree relative with history of nausea and vomiting in pregnancy
In the treatment of hyperemesis gravidarum, what age group should avoid metoclopramide?
Pregnant women under the age of 20years old
In the treatment of hyperemesis gravidarum, why is metoclopramide avoided in the below 20 age group
Due to the increased risk of oculogyric crisis
What is oculogyric crisis
This is an adverse reaction to dopamine antagonist drugs
Dystonia of the ocular muscles leading to fixed upward gaze
How does administration of glucose solutions worsen wernicke encephalopathy?
In hyperemesis gravidarum patient may become thaimine deficient.
Thiamine is needed for the metabolism of glucose.
Therefore, if a patient is at risk of thiamine deficiency giving glucose will further deplete low thiamine stores causing / worsening wernicke
Explain why a biochemical thyrotoxicosis occurs in hyperemesis gravidarum
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HCG is structurally similar to TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) leading to elevated free thyroxine levels
True or False
Patients with hyperemesis gravidarum with elevated thyroxine levels, generally have thryoid antibodies.
FALSE
Patients rarely have thyroid antibodies and are euthyroid clinically
True or False
Patients with hyperemesis gravidarum with elevated thyroxine levels, generally have symptoms of hyperthyroidism.
FALSE
Patients rarely have thyroid antibodies and are euthyroid clinically