1
Q
What is polydramnios?
A
High levels of amniotic fluid
> 95th centile
2
Q
What are causes of polyhydamnios?
A
Idiopathic Swallowing problems Duodenal atresia Anaemia Fetal hydrops Macrosomia Maternal diabetes
3
Q
How is polyhydramnios managed?
A
Indomethacin - enhances water retention + reduces fetal urine output
Amnioreduction - if mother has symptoms
4
Q
What are complications of polyhydramnios?
A
Preterm labour
Malpresentation
PPH
Obstetrics
flashcards
Decks in class (40)
# Cards
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Pregnancy Basics16
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Physiological Changes in Pregnancy20
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Booking Clinic4
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Down Syndrome Screening14
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Small for Gestational Age14
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Large of Gestational Age5
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Multiple Pregnancy13
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Infections in Pregnancy19
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UTI in Pregnancy7
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Anaemia in Pregnancy5
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VTE in Pregnancy7
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Pre-eclampsia18
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Gestational Diabetes10
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Obstetric Cholestasis10
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Pregnancy Related Rashes9
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Placenta Praevia8
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Vasa Praevia4
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Placental Abruption7
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Breech Presentation6
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Stillbirth4
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Normal Labour19
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Induction of Labour17
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Failure to Progress5
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Drugs in Labour14
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Pain Relief in Labour8
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Premature Labour10
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Oligohydramnios5
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Polyhdramnios4
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Instrumental Delivery10
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Caesarean Section10
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VBAC4
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Umbilical Cord Prolapse5
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Shoulder Dystocia6
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Uterine Rupture5
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Perineal Tears5
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Post Partum Haemorrhage16
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Postnatal Mental Health10
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Breastfeeding7
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Reduced Fetal Movements10
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CTG20
