8 Interesting Facts of Abnormal Labor Abnormal labor refers to a deviation in the progression or duration of labor from that observed in women who have a normal, spontaneous delivery In most cases, no signs or symptoms alert the birth attendant to impending arrest or protraction disorder of labor Diagnosis of protracted labor or arrest …
What are the critical facts in the history that should be elicited, if possible, prior to delivery? The standard maternal history is important but may need to wait until after delivery because of the imminent birth of the infant. Critical information may need to be narrowed to facts that may affect the immediate preparation (equipment …
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What preparation is necessary to have for the unexpected emergency department delivery? Preparation is key, as most ED deliveries are “unexpected.” A prearranged plan should be set in motion as soon as birth is imminent. That plan should include the assembly of personnel who are best able to take care of the newly born infant. …
3 Interesting Facts of Subchorionic hemorrhage Collection of blood between chorion and uterine wall formed from bleeding at advancing margin of expanding placenta Can cause first trimester vaginal bleeding Small subchorionic hemorrhages are usually asymptomatic Identified by ultrasonography
4 Interesting Facts of Hydatidiform mole Premalignant form of gestational trophoblastic disease occurring when a nonviable fertilized ovum implants in the uterus and develops into a placenta-derived tumor Similar to threatened miscarriage, characterized by first-trimester vaginal bleeding Differences can include uterine enlargement and level of hCG greater than expected for gestational age Diagnosis is suspected …
3 Interesting Facts of Implantation bleeding Small amount of bleeding may occur during implantation of blastocyst into endometrium and at the time of first missed menses Bleeding from implantation is scant, is lighter colored without clots, and lasts only a few hours to a few days, whereas bleeding associated with an impending miscarriage typically turns …
Can ventilation perfusion scans be performed in pregnant women? In general, V/Q scans can be performed in pregnant women, especially since most of the radioactivity is confined to the lungs rather than to the abdomen or pelvis. Furthermore, if there is no shunting of blood, no 99m Tc-MAA should reach the fetus. However, it is important to …
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