Term
| What is the age of viability |
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Definition
| 24 wkd or 400 grams living or dead |
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| What is cosideted hypertension in pregnancy? |
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Definition
140/90 systolic/diasolic or both - hypertension
180/110 - severe hypertension |
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| What is a normal fetal heartrate(FHR)? |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
| Fundal height correlates with weeks gestation from approx. 20 wks - 31 wks |
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| What is estimated maternal blood loss (EBL) for a normal delivery? |
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Definition
500 ml vaginal
1000 ml c section |
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Term
| What indicates postpartal hemorrhage? |
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Definition
Blood loss > 500 ml in 24 hrs
*after the initial blood loss of delivery* |
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| What pharmacologic agents are used for delivery? |
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Definition
Hemorrhage - oxytocin ( pitocin) * half life 12-17 hrs
methylergonavine ( methergine)
carboprost tromethamine ( hemabate)
pain:
morphine Pca -c section
ibuprophen
percocet
local anesthetic sprays and creams |
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