Pregnancy Pathophysiology Flashcards
- describe the factors and mechanisms underlying key pregnancy pathophysiologies - explain the basis for symptoms/treatment/management for some pregnancy conditions
1
Q
what is the main pregnancy disorder and what 2 things is it split into?
A
- Preterm birth
- split into:
- preterm labour
- preterm premature rupture of membranes
2
Q
what are 3 placenta mediated diseases
A
- pre-eclampsia
- intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR)
- miscarriage
3
Q
what is a good indicator of foetal survival and what is it positively correlated with?
A
- birthweight
- positively correlated with infant survival in the first year
4
Q
what does preterm birth mean?
A
- delivery of a baby before 37 completed weeks of gestation
5
Q
how much does preterm birth cost for England and Wales every year?
A
almost £1 billion a year
6
Q
what are 6 complications of preterm birth
A
- respiratory disorders
- visual problems (retinopathy of prematurity
- hearing problems
- impaired neurocognition
- periventricular leukomalacia
- neonatal sepsis
7
Q
how can gut intestinal tissues dying in preterm birth be countered
A
- intravenous nutrition bypasses the gut until its stronger
8
Q
how can eye issues
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