Postpartum Infections — Flashcards

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A woman with active Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) breast lesions _____ withhold breastfeeding and cannot give expressed breast milk (EBM) from the affected breast.

Hint: should/should not

WHO guidelines for AMTSL include postpartum abdominal _____ assessment for early identification of uterine atony

The risk of developing puerperal sepsis is _____ with a caesarian section

The risk of developing puerperal sepsis is _____ with a caesarian section when compared with vaginal delivery.

In a patient of cardiac disease, Heparin (unfractionated or LMWH) is restarted _____ hours after vaginal delivery and 24 hours after cesarean section.

Subinvolution of the uterus is treated with _____

The main causes of post-partum hemorrhage may be remembered with the "4 T's": 1. _____2. Trauma (lacerations, incisions, uterine rupture)3. Thrombin (coagulopathy) 4. Tissue (retained products of conception)

WHO 2017 Global Recommendation, the latest addition to the treatment of PPH: _____

colostrum is breast milk during _____

#10

Rooming-in is the practice of keeping the mother and her newborn together _____ after delivery.

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Postpartum Infections Flashcard Deck - 10 Cards

Flashcard 1: A woman with active Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) breast lesions _____ withhold breastfeeding and cannot give expressed breast milk (EBM) from the affected breast.

Answer: should

Flashcard 2: WHO guidelines for AMTSL include postpartum abdominal _____ assessment for early identification of uterine atony

Answer: uterine tonus

Flashcard 3: The risk of developing puerperal sepsis is _____ with a caesarian section

Answer: more::more/less

Flashcard 4: The risk of developing puerperal sepsis is _____ with a caesarian section when compared with vaginal delivery.

Answer: more

Flashcard 5: In a patient of cardiac disease, Heparin (unfractionated or LMWH) is restarted _____ hours after vaginal delivery and 24 hours after cesarean section.

Answer: 6

Flashcard 6: Subinvolution of the uterus is treated with _____

Answer: Methylergonovine (or Ergonovine)

Extra: Methylergonovine (Methergine) provides sustained uterine contraction, which is preferred for subinvolution. Oxytocin is typically used for acute uterine atony in the immediate postpartum period. When treating subinvolution, it is also essential to address underlying causes such as retained products of conception (RPOC) or endometritis.

Flashcard 7: The main causes of post-partum hemorrhage may be remembered with the "4 T's": 1. _____2. Trauma (lacerations, incisions, uterine rupture)3. Thrombin (coagulopathy) 4. Tissue (retained products of conception)

Answer: uterine aTony (most common)

Flashcard 8: WHO 2017 Global Recommendation, the latest addition to the treatment of PPH: _____

Answer: Tranexamic acid

Extra: The WHO updated its recommendations in 2017 to include the early use of intravenous **Tranexamic Acid (TXA)** for the treatment of postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) following the results of the **WOMAN trial**. It should be administered as soon as possible after onset of PPH and within 3 hours of birth.

Flashcard 9: colostrum is breast milk during _____

Answer: first 3 days

Extra:

Flashcard 10: Rooming-in is the practice of keeping the mother and her newborn together _____ after delivery.

Answer: 24 hours a day

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