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N113 - Placental/Bleeding problems

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Placenta previa   show
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show Does not cover the cervical opening  
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show Partially covers the cervical opening  
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Complete placenta previa   show
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Placenta previa cautions   show
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show Depends on type of previa, condition of mother & fetus, amount of bleeding, # of weeks gestation  
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show Emergency situation,usually painful. Premature separation of placenta, can cause hemorrhage  
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Complete abruptio   show
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show Painful, sudden bleeding. S/S of shock - increased BP, decreased pulse. Hard uterus, if bleeding is concealed.  
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show Maternal - death, but uncommon, DIC, renal failure Fetal death from lack of O2.  
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show C-section, hydration, transfusion may be necessary, hysterectomy may be needed.  
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Couvelaire uterus   show
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show Molar pregnancy - Chorionic villi of placenta become edematous & fluid-filled grape like clusters.  
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Ruptured uterus   show
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show Through the 3 muscular layers  
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Incomplete rupture   show
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Rupture cause   show
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show HEMORRHAGE - resulting in shock Infection - peritonitis - complication PAIN Change in fetal station - fetus rising up in the abdomen, change in abdominal contour, abrupt stop of contractions, fetal distress  
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show With complete rupture, fetus is forced into abdomen and can die quickly - depends on where the placenta location & where rupture occurs  
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Rupture treatment   show
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Rh Factor   show
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show Indirect Coombs test - done on maternal blood, measures antibodies  
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show Done on infant after birth from cord blood  
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show Given 72 postpartum to prevent sensitization. Also given after amniocentesis, abortion and routinely during prenatal care at 28 & 34 weeks to Rh negative women - preventative measure.  
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Abortion   show
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show If embryo dies, this leads to drop in hcG and progesterone during 1st trimester.  
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show Unexplained bleeding, cramping & backache. Cervix is closed, partial or complete expulsion may occur  
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Imminent abortion   show
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Incomplete abortion   show
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Missed abortion   show
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Habitual abortion   show
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Treatment during impending loss   show
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show Cramping usually present if abortion  
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show Implantation of blastocyst in site other than uterus  
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show Fallopian tube, ovary, peritoneal cavity, cervix, uterine cornua  
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Ectopic symptoms   show
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show Sharp, one sided pain, may radiate. Syncope, referred shoulder pain, internal hemorrhage from ruptured tube.  
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Ectopic treatment   show
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