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14 Cards in this Set
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__________ is a major cause of obstetric morbidity and mortality throughout theworld. |
Haemorrhage |
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It is responsible for ____________ of all pregnancy-related deaths in both high- and low-income countries. |
one third |
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Understandingthe ________________ of pregnancy and the physiologic responsesthat occur with hemorrhage assists in appropriate management. |
hemodynamic changes |
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What are the four classes of hemorrhage? |
I. <750mL II. 750-1500mL III. 2000mL IV. >40% blood volume loss, coma |
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Placentalabruption is diagnosed primarily by ___________ findings and isconfirmed by radiographic, laboratory, and pathologic studies. |
clinical |
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Management of placental abruption is dependent on the severity, _______________ age, and maternal-fetal status. |
gestational |
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Placentaprevia is typically diagnosed with ______________ |
sonography. |
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Placenta previa remote from term can be ________________ managed. |
expectantly |
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Placentaprevia in association with a prior cesarean delivery is a major riskfactor for _________________ |
placenta accreta |
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Placentaaccreta is best managed with a ___________________ thatincludes maternal-fetal medicine specialists, neonatologists,blood-conservation teams, anesthesiologists, advanced pelvicsurgeons, and urologists. |
multidisciplinary approach |
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Placent accreta: Scheduled preterm delivery at _____________ weeks of gestation is recommended. |
34 to 35 |
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Antenataldetection of vasa previa is possible with _____________ |
sonography |
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Postpartumhemorrhage complicates _______________ deliveries. |
1 in 20 to 1 in 100 |
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Managementof uterine atony should follow a rapidly initiated sequenced protocolthat may include: |
1. bimanual massage, 2. uterotonic therapy, 3. uterine tamponade, 4. selective arterial embolization, or 5. surgical intervention. |