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06/15/2011

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Term
S/Sxs of SAH
Definition

"Thunder-clap" HA = intesity maximal at onset

"Worst HA of my life" = non-specific

Typically no acute neuro findings or AMS though can occur

Term
W/up for SAH
Definition

1. CT head w/o contrast

2. If (-), do LP

LP = RBC (early) or Xanthochromia (up to two weeks)

3. CT Angiography of H&N

Term
W/up for uterine bleeding (non-severe) in first trimester
Definition

1. Rh

2. Serum hCG (trend = doubling q48h)

3. U/S (r/o ectopic pregnancy or retained products of miscarriage)*

 

 

 

 

*Transvaginal U/S (+) for IUP when hCG > 1500

 

Term
Spontaneous Abortion
Definition

Termination of pregnancy before 20 weeks

About 1/3 of all pregnancies often 2/2 chromosomal abnormalities

Term
Threatened abortion
Definition
vaginal bleeding in early pregnancy with closed cervix
Term
Inevitable abortion
Definition
os open
Term
Incomplete abortion
Definition
os open tissue still partially present in uterus
Term
Complete abortion
Definition
all tissue expelled from uterus and os closed
Term
PID Diagnosis
Definition

Criteria (not all required):

1. Adnexal, uterine, or cervical tenderness

2. Purulent vaginal discharge

3. Temp > 101

4. + GCCT

5. Abundant WBCs on saline microscopy of vaginal secretion
6. Elevated CRP or ESR (not commonly used)

Term
PID Tx
Definition

Ceftriaxone 250mg IM (GC) and Doxy x14d (CT)

*Quinolones no longer recommended for tx of GC

 

**for cervicitis: Ceftriaxone 250mg IM + Azithromycin

Term
Preeclampsia Criteria
Definition

1. HTN (>140/90), (Sever = >160/110 or evidence of end-organ damage)

2. Proteinuria

3. Edema (no longer diagnostic criteria)

Term
Eclampsia/Severe Preeclampsia Tx
Definition

1. ABCs/IV/O2/Monitor

2. Mag 2-6 g IV bolus, then 2 g/hr

3. Fetal monitoring

4. OB/Gyn consult

5. Diazepam (refractory seizures)

6. Hydralazine or Labetolol (DBP >110)

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