Pregnancy Medicine — Flashcards

Causes of _____ (e.g. cocaine, smoking, and preeclampsia) all increase the risk for placental abruption

The primary cause of umbilical prolapse is _____

Placental abruption accounts for ~_____% of perinatal deaths

How is placental abruption investigated? _____

Severe pre-eclampsia typically has a BP of ≥ _____/110 mmHg

What is the first-line pharmacological management of pre-eclampsia? _____

Ectopic pregnancy classically presents with _____, amenorrhoea, and vaginal bleeding

_____ = new hypertension presenting after 20 weeks gestation with significant proteinuria or other end-organ dysfunction

What is the life-saving, final procedure for postpartum haemorrhage if other options are exhausted? _____

The ABCDE approach of postpartum haemorrhage includes commencing _____ infusion + blood products

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