1
Q
what is it?
A
medical emergency
result of an ascending bacterial infection in the amniotic fluid/membranes/ placenta
2
Q
risk factor
A
preterm premature rupture of membranes
3
Q
mx
A
Prompt delivery of the foetus (via cesarean section if necessary)
administration of intravenous antibiotics
MSRA OBSTETRICS
flashcards
Decks in class (44)
# Cards
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Abdominal pain in pregnancy31
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Antenatal care2
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Antenatal care: timetable18
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Bleeding in pregnancy21
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breast feeding problems21
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Breech9
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C-section10
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Cardiotocography9
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Chickenpox in pregnancy7
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Chorioamnionitis3
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Downs syndrome: antenatal testing10
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Eclampsia3
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Epilepsy7
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Episiotomy1
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Folic acid5
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Gestational diabetes6
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Gestational trophoblastic disorders7
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Group B streptococcus6
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HIV and Pregnancy6
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Hypertension in pregnancy4
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Induction of labour9
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Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy3
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Oligohydramnios3
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Perineal tears5
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Placenta accreta4
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Placenta praevia5
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Placenta abruption3
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Postpartum haemorrhage7
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Placenta praevia Mx and prognosis3
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Postpartum mental health problems10
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Pre-eclampsia9
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Pregnancy anaemia5
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Pregnancy diabetes complications2
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pregnancy jaundice9
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Obesity5
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Pregnancy: risks of smoking, alcohol and illegal drugs3
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Prematurity risks1
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Puerperal pyrexia3
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Fetal movements4
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Rhesus negative pregnancy8
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Rheumatoid arthritis pregnancy5
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Rubella9
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Shoulder dystocia8
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Symphysis-fundal height2
