Trauma In Pregnancy

Question 1

4 Factors affecting fetal mortality and morbidity?

Answer 1

1. Hypoxia
2. Infection
3. Drug effects
4. Preterm delivery

Question 2

What 4 symptoms of pregnancy cause increased risk for trauma ?

Answer 2

1.syncope
2. Hyperventilation
3. Excess fatigue
4. Balance and coordination

Question 3

What 3 body changes is a pregnant patients body response to hypovolemia?

Answer 3

1. Reduction of uterine blood flow by 20-30%
2. Fetal heart rate and blood flow decreases
3. fetus becomes hypoxic

Question 4

Transport position of left uterine displacement patient ?

Answer 4

1. Elevate right hip with towel and manually displace uterus to the left
2. If SMR and backboard are needed, tilt or rotate backboard 15-30 degrees to the patients left
3. Do not lace patent on back board longer than necessary

Question 5

Most common cause of fetal death

Answer 5

Maternal death

Question 6

Why are injuries from falls more prevalent in pregnant women?

Answer 6

1. Center of gravity is altered, proportionate to force and body part impacted

Question 7

In regards to burns in a pregnant patient, when does fetal mortality increase?

Answer 7

When the amount of body surface area that’s been burned exceeds 20%

Question 8

What does FAST stand for

Answer 8

Focused assessment for free fluid/blood in perihepatic space