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BC3- maternity, complications

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a synthetic hormone with estrogenic properties, possible cause of incompetent cervix   diethylstilbestrol  
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for patients on bedrest from incompetent cervix to increase circulation, maintain muscle flexability and prevent thrombosis   range of motion exercizes  
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surgical procedure to prevent cervix from premature dilation   cerclage  
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used to keep cervix closed, may be removed to allow vaginal delivery or left intact for c- section   sutures  
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painless dilation causing premature birth, usually around 20 weeks gestation   incompetent cervix  
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located between vagina and uterus   cervix  
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birth that occurs prior to 37 weeks   pre-term, or premature  
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surgical removal of segment of cervix for diagnostic use, to confirm abnormal pap results   cone bioposy  
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shortening of vaginal portion of cervix, thinning of walls   effacement  
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progressive openening of cervix   dilation  
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diethylstilbbestrol (DES)   synthetic hormone with estrogenic properties, used from 1948-1971 to decrease miscarriages.contraindicated now d/t vaginal cancerfor women who were exposed to DES in utero. being a DES daughter can cause an abnormally formed cervix  
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symptoms of incompetent cervix   heavyness/ marginal to large amount of discharge  
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to diagnose incompetent cervix   internal exam or ultrasound  
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to treat incompetent cervix   early detection to prevent miscarriage. bedrest, cerclage, or both if condition is severe  
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cerclage   sutures to close incompetent cervix 85-90 % success. remove at about 37 weeks Gallow vaginal or leave in place for future pregnacies and c section preformed  
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cerclage complications (RARE)   may rupture membranes, uterus may get irritated and start labor, infection of placenta or uterus, cervix can be damaged if contractions tear sutures  
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Nursing iunterventions for incompetent cervix   support group, ROM, sit up after meals reduce heartburn, fiber and fluid to prevent constipation  
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incompetent cervix rule   once diagnosed, NO sex!! due to the prostaglandins in sperm that can cause contractions  
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ectopic pregnancy   inplantation of fertilized egg in site anywhere other than endrometrial lining of uterus  
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risk factors of ectopic pregnacies   tubal damage d/t PID, previous pelvic, abdominal , tubal surgery/ sterilization, IUD presence, HIgh levels of hormones alter motility of egg in tube, ovulation inducing drugs, smoking, douching, STD, >40,exposure to DES  
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fertilized egg implanted in fallopian tube, peritoneal cavity, cervix, uterine cornea, ovary, ampulla of tube (most common place)   ectopic pregnancy  
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s/s of ectopic pregnancy   chadwicks sign (blue discoloration of cervix, soft uterus, HCG in blood or urine, pain lower abdominal, fainting dizziness, referred right shoulder pain, , slower HCG titers than a normal pregnancy  
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laproscopic salpingectomy   removal of tube if it is ruptured or if future child bearing is not an issue  
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laproscopic linear salpingostomy   evaluate pregnacy and gently preserve the tube  
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