This document discusses the management of critically ill pregnant patients and cardiac arrest in pregnancy. It recommends placing pregnant patients in the left lateral decubitus position for oxygen delivery and intravenous access above the diaphragm. For cardiac arrest, it advises starting chest compressions supine and considering perimortem cesarean delivery after 4 minutes without signs of recovery. Common causes of maternal arrest include anesthesia complications, bleeding, cardiovascular issues, embolism, infection, and preeclampsia.
This document discusses resuscitation in pregnancy. It covers the anatomical and physiological changes that occur during pregnancy and how they impact resuscitation efforts. The goals are to understand how to perform basic and advanced life support for pregnant patients. Key modifications for CPR include positioning the patient with left uterine displacement and slightly higher chest compressions. Reversible causes of cardiac arrest in pregnancy such as hemorrhage, embolism, anesthesia complications, and preeclampsia are also reviewed.
This document provides guidance on maternal resuscitation. It outlines the goals of understanding maternal collapse, learning proper resuscitation techniques, and achieving competence in maternal resuscitation. It describes potential causes of maternal collapse including hypovolaemia, hypoxia, electrolyte imbalances, hypothermia, and thromboembolism. The document then details the steps of the ABCDE approach to maternal resuscitation - assessing responsiveness, opening the airway, checking breathing, performing high-quality chest compressions, providing ventilations, and addressing any reversible causes. It highlights challenges such as difficult intubation and aortocaval compression during CPR in pregnant women, and provides guidance on performing a resuscitative hyster
This document provides guidance on maternal resuscitation. It outlines the goals of understanding issues related to maternal collapse, learning proper resuscitation techniques, and achieving competence in resuscitation skills. Common causes of maternal collapse include thromboembolism, amniotic fluid embolism, anaphylaxis shock, hypovolemic shock, and heart failure. The guidelines recommend assessing the patient's response and airway, providing chest compressions and rescue breaths if not breathing, and continuing resuscitation efforts until advanced life support arrives. Perimortem cesarean section may be considered after 5 minutes of unsuccessful resuscitation to relieve aortocaval compression.
Anaesthetic management of obstetric emergenciesVidhi Gajjar
This document discusses the anesthetic management of obstetric emergencies such as major obstetric hemorrhage and fetal compromise. It covers the challenges in managing obstetric hemorrhage including difficulty in estimating blood loss and early diagnosis of shock due to masking of signs by normal pregnancy physiology. The management approach "ORDER" is outlined which includes organization, resuscitation, defective coagulation, evaluation of response, and remedying the cause of bleeding. General anesthesia techniques for cesarean sections in hemorrhage emphasize rapid sequence induction, cricoid pressure, and hemodynamic support through fluid resuscitation and blood product transfusion to maintain coagulation.
The document discusses obstetric emergencies including massive obstetric hemorrhage, antepartum hemorrhage from placenta previa or abruption, uterine rupture, and postpartum hemorrhage. It provides definitions, risk factors, diagnostic criteria, management guidelines, and anesthetic considerations for each of these conditions. Prevention and treatment involve careful monitoring, IV access, blood products, oxytocic medications, and timely delivery when indicated to stabilize both mother and fetus.
Prof. M.C.Bansal discusses physiological changes in coagulation during pregnancy that result in a hypercoagulable state and increased risk of venous thrombosis. Several coagulation factors are increased while others like protein S are decreased. Inherited and acquired bleeding disorders may also develop or be exacerbated during pregnancy. Careful screening and management is required for safe delivery.
This document discusses the management of critically ill pregnant patients and cardiac arrest in pregnancy. It recommends placing pregnant patients in the left lateral decubitus position for oxygen delivery and intravenous access above the diaphragm. For cardiac arrest, it advises starting chest compressions supine and considering perimortem cesarean delivery after 4 minutes without signs of recovery. Common causes of maternal arrest include anesthesia complications, bleeding, cardiovascular issues, embolism, infection, and preeclampsia.
This document discusses resuscitation in pregnancy. It covers the anatomical and physiological changes that occur during pregnancy and how they impact resuscitation efforts. The goals are to understand how to perform basic and advanced life support for pregnant patients. Key modifications for CPR include positioning the patient with left uterine displacement and slightly higher chest compressions. Reversible causes of cardiac arrest in pregnancy such as hemorrhage, embolism, anesthesia complications, and preeclampsia are also reviewed.
This document provides guidance on maternal resuscitation. It outlines the goals of understanding maternal collapse, learning proper resuscitation techniques, and achieving competence in maternal resuscitation. It describes potential causes of maternal collapse including hypovolaemia, hypoxia, electrolyte imbalances, hypothermia, and thromboembolism. The document then details the steps of the ABCDE approach to maternal resuscitation - assessing responsiveness, opening the airway, checking breathing, performing high-quality chest compressions, providing ventilations, and addressing any reversible causes. It highlights challenges such as difficult intubation and aortocaval compression during CPR in pregnant women, and provides guidance on performing a resuscitative hyster
This document provides guidance on maternal resuscitation. It outlines the goals of understanding issues related to maternal collapse, learning proper resuscitation techniques, and achieving competence in resuscitation skills. Common causes of maternal collapse include thromboembolism, amniotic fluid embolism, anaphylaxis shock, hypovolemic shock, and heart failure. The guidelines recommend assessing the patient's response and airway, providing chest compressions and rescue breaths if not breathing, and continuing resuscitation efforts until advanced life support arrives. Perimortem cesarean section may be considered after 5 minutes of unsuccessful resuscitation to relieve aortocaval compression.
Anaesthetic management of obstetric emergenciesVidhi Gajjar
This document discusses the anesthetic management of obstetric emergencies such as major obstetric hemorrhage and fetal compromise. It covers the challenges in managing obstetric hemorrhage including difficulty in estimating blood loss and early diagnosis of shock due to masking of signs by normal pregnancy physiology. The management approach "ORDER" is outlined which includes organization, resuscitation, defective coagulation, evaluation of response, and remedying the cause of bleeding. General anesthesia techniques for cesarean sections in hemorrhage emphasize rapid sequence induction, cricoid pressure, and hemodynamic support through fluid resuscitation and blood product transfusion to maintain coagulation.
The document discusses obstetric emergencies including massive obstetric hemorrhage, antepartum hemorrhage from placenta previa or abruption, uterine rupture, and postpartum hemorrhage. It provides definitions, risk factors, diagnostic criteria, management guidelines, and anesthetic considerations for each of these conditions. Prevention and treatment involve careful monitoring, IV access, blood products, oxytocic medications, and timely delivery when indicated to stabilize both mother and fetus.
Prof. M.C.Bansal discusses physiological changes in coagulation during pregnancy that result in a hypercoagulable state and increased risk of venous thrombosis. Several coagulation factors are increased while others like protein S are decreased. Inherited and acquired bleeding disorders may also develop or be exacerbated during pregnancy. Careful screening and management is required for safe delivery.
The document discusses various factors that can impact the fetus during labor, including uterine contractions, cord accidents, and head compression. It also reviews different methods for intrapartum fetal monitoring, such as cardiotocography (CTG), to detect hypoxia and acidosis in the fetus so timely interventions can be provided. The goal of fetal monitoring is to improve perinatal outcomes by identifying any non-reassuring signs on the CTG tracing and addressing potentially correctable causes to prevent fetal asphyxia and injury.
Intrapartum sonography can be used to more accurately assess fetal head position, station, descent, and rotation during labor compared to digital examination alone. It also helps predict success of induction of labor and instrumental delivery. The document outlines the basic technique, objectives, and various clinical applications of intrapartum sonography during different stages of labor.
This document discusses cardiac arrest in pregnancy. It begins with an introduction and covers the epidemiology, causes, changes in pregnancy, and modifications to resuscitation guidelines. Maternal mortality from cardiac arrest is high in developing countries. Potential causes include cardiac diseases, hemorrhage, amniotic fluid embolism, and pre-eclampsia. Resuscitation techniques require some adjustments for pregnancy such as slightly higher chest compressions and early use of AED. Overall, mastery of basic life support skills and awareness of guidelines is important for survival in cardiac arrest situations involving pregnant women.
1) Placenta accreta spectrum disorders occur when the placenta invades and is inseparable from the uterine wall, posing risks of heavy bleeding. The incidence has increased 10-fold in recent decades due to rising c-sections.
2) Risk factors include placenta previa, prior c-sections, and other uterine surgeries. Early diagnosis using ultrasound and MRI is important for management planning.
3) Management involves a multidisciplinary approach, with the goal of minimizing blood loss through techniques like arterial embolization and hysterectomy if needed. Conservative management is sometimes attempted but carries risks if failed.
The document defines labour and its stages. It summarizes the diagnosis and management of normal labour as well as potential interventions. It also discusses definitions and management of delayed labour, including assessing contractions and cervical change. Risk factors for delayed labour are provided, as well as treatments like hydration, positioning, amniotomy and oxytocin augmentation. Definitions and management of delayed pushing in the second stage are also summarized.
This document provides an overview of resuscitation techniques that are modified for pregnant patients. It discusses the following key points:
1. Cardiac arrest is rare in pregnancy but can be caused by conditions like sepsis, heart disease, hemorrhage or amniotic fluid embolism.
2. Changes in pregnancy like increased blood volume can lead to hypotension and cardiac arrest if the uterus impinges on blood vessels.
3. Modifications to resuscitation include placing the patient on their left side to relieve pressure, good ventilation, IV fluids, slightly higher chest compressions, early expert intubation, and rapid caesarean delivery if needed.
4. Managing reversible causes, being prepared
Maternal collapse by dr alka mukherjee &; dr apurva mukherjeealka mukherjee
Not all maternal deaths are preceded by an identifiable collapse, and not all maternal collapses result in death. Maternal collapse occurs any time during pregnancy, up to 42 days following delivery and is an acute event involving cardiorespiratory systems and/or brain, resulting in impaired consciousness or death.1
Maternal deaths are generally quantified as a maternal mortality ratio (MMR), expressed as the number of maternal deaths per 100,000 women giving birth. It includes deaths that occur due to complications of the pregnancy (direct deaths), and those resulting from worsening of other disease processes due to the pregnancy (indirect deaths). Deaths that occur from causes completely unrelated to pregnancy or birth are termed When faced with an acute maternal collapse, it is helpful to think of potential causes as falling into five categories, or the 5 Hs for simplicity:4
Head including eclampsia, stroke, epilepsy, vasovagal
Heart including myocardial infarction, arrhythmia, cardiomyopathy, thoracic aortic dissection
Hypoxia including pulmonary embolus, pulmonary oedema, anaphylaxis, asthma
Haemorrhage including abruption, uterine atony, genital tract trauma, uterine rupture, uterine inversion, ruptured aortic aneurysm
wHole body and Hazards amniotic fluid embolus, hypoglycaemia, trauma, anaesthetic complications, drug reactions (illicit or prescribed), sepsis
The likelihood of any one of these being causative will obviously depend somewhat on the timing of the collapse – early or late pregnancy, intrapartum, immediately postpartum, remotely postpartum.
Maternal cardiac arrest represents a small subset of women affected by maternal collapse. The incidence is approximately 1 in 30,000 ongoing pregnancies, with a high likelihood of death for both the mother and the fetus. The vast majority of us will never need to attend a maternal cardiac arrest, and doing so is uniquely stressful. For these reasons, it is important to have a framework in mind of how to deal with a maternal cardiac arrest, and to have practised the response to this situation.
incidental deaths, and are not included in calculation of the MMR.
• Several other risk factors for maternal death are recognised. These include:
• Maternal age 35 and older
• Obesity
• Lower socioeconomic status
• Pre-existing mental health issues, substance use and domestic violence, all of which may be exacerbated by pregnancy and the puerperium
• Medical co-morbidities, particularly asthma, autoimmune diseases, inflammatory and atopic disorders, haematological disorders, essential hypertension, infections and musculoskeletal disorders
One of the important developments in improving identification of a pregnant or postnatal patient at risk of collapse during hospital admission has been the development of maternity-specific Early Warning Charts.
This the updated maternal collapse guideline 2019 discussed last week in our obs and gyn department teaching session. focusing on definitions timing and diagnosis
- Decompression of the abdominal compartment by
opening the abdomen and leaving it open with a
temporary abdominal closure device.
- Aggressive fluid resuscitation should be avoided to prevent dilutional coagulopathy and increased intra-abdominal pressures. Early administration of platelets and fresh frozen plasma in a 1:1:1 ratio with packed red blood cells can help achieve hemostasis earlier.
- Cesarean hysterectomy is usually required for placenta accreta, though in select stable cases a conservative approach retaining the placenta may be attempted with strict follow up given high morbidity.
Clinical pelvimetry and Forceps Assisted Vaginal DeliveryArthur Greenwood
This document discusses clinical pelvimetry and forceps-assisted vaginal delivery. It begins by outlining the objectives and key anatomical features assessed in a clinical pelvimetry exam. It then discusses the different types of forceps, indications for their use, application techniques, and complications. It emphasizes the importance of training residents on forceps use through lectures, workshops and opportunities to apply different forceps during cesarean deliveries in order to graduate with skills for operative vaginal delivery.
This document discusses trauma during pregnancy, its types and management. It begins by describing common causes of trauma like motor vehicle accidents, falls, burns and domestic violence. It then discusses complications of trauma during specific periods of pregnancy. Trauma increases risks of abortion, preterm birth, placental abruption and fetal distress. Motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause while falls commonly occur at home. Management involves stabilizing the mother through aggressive resuscitation since fetal outcomes depend on maternal condition. Investigations may be conducted after weighing risks to fetus from radiation exposure.
The document discusses pain pathways and effects during labor, various analgesic options for labor pain including systemic opioids, regional techniques like epidural and spinal blocks, and considerations for both maternal and fetal safety. It provides details on specific drugs and techniques, outlining advantages and disadvantages. Regional analgesia like epidural is presented as the most effective option, allowing an alert participating mother while avoiding fetal depression from systemic drugs. Factors influencing placental drug transfer and techniques for local infiltration are also summarized.
This document discusses the history and physiology of labor analgesia. It provides an overview of the controversy around pain relief during labor and outlines both non-pharmacological and pharmacological options. Regional techniques like epidural analgesia are highlighted as the most effective methods with minimal effects on the fetus when used properly. The goals of labor analgesia and factors to consider when selecting drugs and techniques are also summarized.
Obstetric emergency which can kill instantly !! - PPH presenting to ED, so what is the role of Emergency Dept ? The most basic presentation of Obstetric emergency and how to tackle it? Being an emergency physician, obstetrics is always challenging! Keep yourself updated with Obstetric emergency.
CTG - Cardiotocography or Non stress test
A nonstress test is a screening test used in pregnancy to assess fetal status by means of the fetal heart rate and its responsiveness.
A cardiotocograph is used to monitor the fetal heart rate and presence or absence of uterine contractions. The test is typically termed "reactive" or "nonreactive".
This document discusses fetal growth disorders including intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR). It defines key terms like SGA, discusses causes and risk factors for IUGR like placental insufficiency. It outlines methods for detecting and monitoring IUGR fetuses including ultrasound measurements and Doppler assessments. It also presents a staging system for managing IUGR pregnancies based on ultrasound and Doppler findings with recommendations for surveillance and timing of delivery.
The document discusses the history and current practices of pain management during childbirth. It notes that historically, childbirth pain was seen as divine punishment. Non-pharmacological techniques like acupuncture and hypnosis were used. Queen Victoria popularized using chloroform for pain relief in the 1800s. Now, over 90% of women receive some form of analgesia, mainly neuraxial techniques like epidurals that are considered very safe when administered properly. The document provides details on various analgesic options and their risks and benefits.
Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is defined as blood loss greater than 500 mL following vaginal birth or 1000 mL following c-section. It can occur within 24 hours (primary PPH) or 24 hours to 12 weeks (secondary PPH) postpartum and is a leading cause of maternal mortality. The 4 T's of PPH include tonicity (uterine atony), tissue (retained placental fragments), trauma, and thrombin abnormalities. A case is presented of a woman with risk factors of preeclampsia and prolonged labor who develops PPH. Her management involves IV fluids, uterotonics, uterine massage, and monitoring for signs of deterioration requiring additional interventions like embolization
Shock in the obstetric patient, bill schnettler mdhospital
1) Shock is defined as the inability to maintain homeostasis and tissue perfusion, resulting in cellular respiration failure, local tissue hypoxia, and multi-organ failure.
2) There are four main types of shock - distributive, cardiogenic, hypovolemic, and obstructive.
3) Initial management of shock in obstetric patients includes airway control, IV access, monitoring, fetal monitoring, identifying the cause and type of shock through labs and imaging, and IV fluid boluses. Management is then tailored to the specific type of shock.
This document provides a summary of common nephrology questions that appear on board exams. It lists 10 case studies with clues to help arrive at diagnoses such as cholesterol embolization, renal artery stenosis, myeloma kidney, and membranous glomerulonephritis. Key exam points are emphasized for different disease processes.
The document summarizes a case presentation on acute kidney injury (AKI) given at the ACE Dumaguete Doctors, Inc. Department of Internal Medicine Grand Rounds. It presents the case of a 77-year-old female who presented with hypogastric pain and was found to have mild anemia, leukocytosis, elevated serum creatinine and was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease. Her kidney function deteriorated after she underwent a right hemicolectomy for a colonic mass and she developed sepsis, leading to AKI. The discussion defines AKI, reviews its prevalence in hospital and ICU patients, and categorizes the etiologies of AKI into prerenal, intrinsic renal, and post
The document discusses various factors that can impact the fetus during labor, including uterine contractions, cord accidents, and head compression. It also reviews different methods for intrapartum fetal monitoring, such as cardiotocography (CTG), to detect hypoxia and acidosis in the fetus so timely interventions can be provided. The goal of fetal monitoring is to improve perinatal outcomes by identifying any non-reassuring signs on the CTG tracing and addressing potentially correctable causes to prevent fetal asphyxia and injury.
Intrapartum sonography can be used to more accurately assess fetal head position, station, descent, and rotation during labor compared to digital examination alone. It also helps predict success of induction of labor and instrumental delivery. The document outlines the basic technique, objectives, and various clinical applications of intrapartum sonography during different stages of labor.
This document discusses cardiac arrest in pregnancy. It begins with an introduction and covers the epidemiology, causes, changes in pregnancy, and modifications to resuscitation guidelines. Maternal mortality from cardiac arrest is high in developing countries. Potential causes include cardiac diseases, hemorrhage, amniotic fluid embolism, and pre-eclampsia. Resuscitation techniques require some adjustments for pregnancy such as slightly higher chest compressions and early use of AED. Overall, mastery of basic life support skills and awareness of guidelines is important for survival in cardiac arrest situations involving pregnant women.
1) Placenta accreta spectrum disorders occur when the placenta invades and is inseparable from the uterine wall, posing risks of heavy bleeding. The incidence has increased 10-fold in recent decades due to rising c-sections.
2) Risk factors include placenta previa, prior c-sections, and other uterine surgeries. Early diagnosis using ultrasound and MRI is important for management planning.
3) Management involves a multidisciplinary approach, with the goal of minimizing blood loss through techniques like arterial embolization and hysterectomy if needed. Conservative management is sometimes attempted but carries risks if failed.
The document defines labour and its stages. It summarizes the diagnosis and management of normal labour as well as potential interventions. It also discusses definitions and management of delayed labour, including assessing contractions and cervical change. Risk factors for delayed labour are provided, as well as treatments like hydration, positioning, amniotomy and oxytocin augmentation. Definitions and management of delayed pushing in the second stage are also summarized.
This document provides an overview of resuscitation techniques that are modified for pregnant patients. It discusses the following key points:
1. Cardiac arrest is rare in pregnancy but can be caused by conditions like sepsis, heart disease, hemorrhage or amniotic fluid embolism.
2. Changes in pregnancy like increased blood volume can lead to hypotension and cardiac arrest if the uterus impinges on blood vessels.
3. Modifications to resuscitation include placing the patient on their left side to relieve pressure, good ventilation, IV fluids, slightly higher chest compressions, early expert intubation, and rapid caesarean delivery if needed.
4. Managing reversible causes, being prepared
Maternal collapse by dr alka mukherjee &; dr apurva mukherjeealka mukherjee
Not all maternal deaths are preceded by an identifiable collapse, and not all maternal collapses result in death. Maternal collapse occurs any time during pregnancy, up to 42 days following delivery and is an acute event involving cardiorespiratory systems and/or brain, resulting in impaired consciousness or death.1
Maternal deaths are generally quantified as a maternal mortality ratio (MMR), expressed as the number of maternal deaths per 100,000 women giving birth. It includes deaths that occur due to complications of the pregnancy (direct deaths), and those resulting from worsening of other disease processes due to the pregnancy (indirect deaths). Deaths that occur from causes completely unrelated to pregnancy or birth are termed When faced with an acute maternal collapse, it is helpful to think of potential causes as falling into five categories, or the 5 Hs for simplicity:4
Head including eclampsia, stroke, epilepsy, vasovagal
Heart including myocardial infarction, arrhythmia, cardiomyopathy, thoracic aortic dissection
Hypoxia including pulmonary embolus, pulmonary oedema, anaphylaxis, asthma
Haemorrhage including abruption, uterine atony, genital tract trauma, uterine rupture, uterine inversion, ruptured aortic aneurysm
wHole body and Hazards amniotic fluid embolus, hypoglycaemia, trauma, anaesthetic complications, drug reactions (illicit or prescribed), sepsis
The likelihood of any one of these being causative will obviously depend somewhat on the timing of the collapse – early or late pregnancy, intrapartum, immediately postpartum, remotely postpartum.
Maternal cardiac arrest represents a small subset of women affected by maternal collapse. The incidence is approximately 1 in 30,000 ongoing pregnancies, with a high likelihood of death for both the mother and the fetus. The vast majority of us will never need to attend a maternal cardiac arrest, and doing so is uniquely stressful. For these reasons, it is important to have a framework in mind of how to deal with a maternal cardiac arrest, and to have practised the response to this situation.
incidental deaths, and are not included in calculation of the MMR.
• Several other risk factors for maternal death are recognised. These include:
• Maternal age 35 and older
• Obesity
• Lower socioeconomic status
• Pre-existing mental health issues, substance use and domestic violence, all of which may be exacerbated by pregnancy and the puerperium
• Medical co-morbidities, particularly asthma, autoimmune diseases, inflammatory and atopic disorders, haematological disorders, essential hypertension, infections and musculoskeletal disorders
One of the important developments in improving identification of a pregnant or postnatal patient at risk of collapse during hospital admission has been the development of maternity-specific Early Warning Charts.
This the updated maternal collapse guideline 2019 discussed last week in our obs and gyn department teaching session. focusing on definitions timing and diagnosis
- Decompression of the abdominal compartment by
opening the abdomen and leaving it open with a
temporary abdominal closure device.
- Aggressive fluid resuscitation should be avoided to prevent dilutional coagulopathy and increased intra-abdominal pressures. Early administration of platelets and fresh frozen plasma in a 1:1:1 ratio with packed red blood cells can help achieve hemostasis earlier.
- Cesarean hysterectomy is usually required for placenta accreta, though in select stable cases a conservative approach retaining the placenta may be attempted with strict follow up given high morbidity.
Clinical pelvimetry and Forceps Assisted Vaginal DeliveryArthur Greenwood
This document discusses clinical pelvimetry and forceps-assisted vaginal delivery. It begins by outlining the objectives and key anatomical features assessed in a clinical pelvimetry exam. It then discusses the different types of forceps, indications for their use, application techniques, and complications. It emphasizes the importance of training residents on forceps use through lectures, workshops and opportunities to apply different forceps during cesarean deliveries in order to graduate with skills for operative vaginal delivery.
This document discusses trauma during pregnancy, its types and management. It begins by describing common causes of trauma like motor vehicle accidents, falls, burns and domestic violence. It then discusses complications of trauma during specific periods of pregnancy. Trauma increases risks of abortion, preterm birth, placental abruption and fetal distress. Motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause while falls commonly occur at home. Management involves stabilizing the mother through aggressive resuscitation since fetal outcomes depend on maternal condition. Investigations may be conducted after weighing risks to fetus from radiation exposure.
The document discusses pain pathways and effects during labor, various analgesic options for labor pain including systemic opioids, regional techniques like epidural and spinal blocks, and considerations for both maternal and fetal safety. It provides details on specific drugs and techniques, outlining advantages and disadvantages. Regional analgesia like epidural is presented as the most effective option, allowing an alert participating mother while avoiding fetal depression from systemic drugs. Factors influencing placental drug transfer and techniques for local infiltration are also summarized.
This document discusses the history and physiology of labor analgesia. It provides an overview of the controversy around pain relief during labor and outlines both non-pharmacological and pharmacological options. Regional techniques like epidural analgesia are highlighted as the most effective methods with minimal effects on the fetus when used properly. The goals of labor analgesia and factors to consider when selecting drugs and techniques are also summarized.
Obstetric emergency which can kill instantly !! - PPH presenting to ED, so what is the role of Emergency Dept ? The most basic presentation of Obstetric emergency and how to tackle it? Being an emergency physician, obstetrics is always challenging! Keep yourself updated with Obstetric emergency.
CTG - Cardiotocography or Non stress test
A nonstress test is a screening test used in pregnancy to assess fetal status by means of the fetal heart rate and its responsiveness.
A cardiotocograph is used to monitor the fetal heart rate and presence or absence of uterine contractions. The test is typically termed "reactive" or "nonreactive".
This document discusses fetal growth disorders including intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR). It defines key terms like SGA, discusses causes and risk factors for IUGR like placental insufficiency. It outlines methods for detecting and monitoring IUGR fetuses including ultrasound measurements and Doppler assessments. It also presents a staging system for managing IUGR pregnancies based on ultrasound and Doppler findings with recommendations for surveillance and timing of delivery.
The document discusses the history and current practices of pain management during childbirth. It notes that historically, childbirth pain was seen as divine punishment. Non-pharmacological techniques like acupuncture and hypnosis were used. Queen Victoria popularized using chloroform for pain relief in the 1800s. Now, over 90% of women receive some form of analgesia, mainly neuraxial techniques like epidurals that are considered very safe when administered properly. The document provides details on various analgesic options and their risks and benefits.
Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is defined as blood loss greater than 500 mL following vaginal birth or 1000 mL following c-section. It can occur within 24 hours (primary PPH) or 24 hours to 12 weeks (secondary PPH) postpartum and is a leading cause of maternal mortality. The 4 T's of PPH include tonicity (uterine atony), tissue (retained placental fragments), trauma, and thrombin abnormalities. A case is presented of a woman with risk factors of preeclampsia and prolonged labor who develops PPH. Her management involves IV fluids, uterotonics, uterine massage, and monitoring for signs of deterioration requiring additional interventions like embolization
Shock in the obstetric patient, bill schnettler mdhospital
1) Shock is defined as the inability to maintain homeostasis and tissue perfusion, resulting in cellular respiration failure, local tissue hypoxia, and multi-organ failure.
2) There are four main types of shock - distributive, cardiogenic, hypovolemic, and obstructive.
3) Initial management of shock in obstetric patients includes airway control, IV access, monitoring, fetal monitoring, identifying the cause and type of shock through labs and imaging, and IV fluid boluses. Management is then tailored to the specific type of shock.
This document provides a summary of common nephrology questions that appear on board exams. It lists 10 case studies with clues to help arrive at diagnoses such as cholesterol embolization, renal artery stenosis, myeloma kidney, and membranous glomerulonephritis. Key exam points are emphasized for different disease processes.
The document summarizes a case presentation on acute kidney injury (AKI) given at the ACE Dumaguete Doctors, Inc. Department of Internal Medicine Grand Rounds. It presents the case of a 77-year-old female who presented with hypogastric pain and was found to have mild anemia, leukocytosis, elevated serum creatinine and was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease. Her kidney function deteriorated after she underwent a right hemicolectomy for a colonic mass and she developed sepsis, leading to AKI. The discussion defines AKI, reviews its prevalence in hospital and ICU patients, and categorizes the etiologies of AKI into prerenal, intrinsic renal, and post
This document discusses the role of inotropic agents in the management of acute heart failure. It begins by providing background on heart failure prevalence and the goals of pharmacological therapy for acute and chronic heart failure. It then discusses various positive inotropic agents used in acute heart failure including adrenergic agonists like dobutamine and dopamine, phosphodiesterase inhibitors like milrinone, and newer agents like levosimendan. It summarizes several clinical trials comparing the efficacy and safety of these different inotropic therapies.
This document provides a summary of the top 10 nephrology slides that commonly appear on board exams. It discusses the most common nephrology cases seen, including glomerulonephritis, FSGS, myeloma kidney, membranous GN, MPGN, and HIV nephropathy. For each condition, it emphasizes important exam clues and tips, such as looking for a single outstanding clue to the diagnosis. It also provides reminders for acid-base disorders and toxicology cases that frequently appear on exams. The overall document aims to help exam preparation by highlighting essential nephrology concepts and tricks examined on board exams.
This document discusses cardio-oncology syndromes, specifically chemotherapy-induced cardiomyopathy (CCMP). It presents a case study of a 36-year-old female with no prior heart issues who was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia. After receiving chemotherapy, she developed severe heart failure within 2 weeks and died. CCMP can cause heart failure in 1-5% of cancer survivors treated with anthracyclines and risk increases with higher cumulative doses. This was an acute case of CCMP resulting in advanced heart failure and death in a previously healthy young patient.
This research paper identifies genetic mutations in the WDR62 gene in families in Pakistan with autosomal recessive primary microcephaly (MCPH). The researchers studied 100 families and identified 4 families linked to the MCPH2 locus. DNA sequencing revealed 2 truncating mutations and 2 missense mutations in the WDR62 gene. This supports that WDR62 mutations cause not only reduced brain size but also cortical anomalies. The findings indicate WDR62 is an important gene for MCPH in the Pakistani population.
1) The document appears to be an exam question booklet for a postgraduate medical entrance exam containing multiple choice questions.
2) It provides instructions for exam takers and details 40 questions covering various topics in medicine.
3) The questions assess knowledge of topics like pharmacology, microbiology, pathology and clinical presentations of diseases.
Case presentation on Cerebrovascular accident (Stroke)HAMMADKC
This document presents a case report of a 76-year-old male patient admitted to the neurology department with complaints of forgetting, left hand weakness, slurred speech, and incontinence. The patient has a history of hypertension, previous cerebrovascular accident, and fall from bed. Examination and investigations including MRI and angiogram confirmed the diagnosis of cerebrovascular accident. The patient was treated with medications like citicoline, levetiracetam, atorvastatin, and aspirin. His condition improved and he was discharged with advice on medications and lifestyle modifications to prevent further strokes.
preoperative cardaic evaluation for non cardiac surgeryguest0fe90c4e
1. A 40-year-old man presented with cough, swelling of the lower limbs and abdomen, and shortness of breath. Examination found signs of right heart failure and rapid atrial fibrillation.
2. Further history revealed symptoms of hyperthyroidism. Tests confirmed Graves' disease.
3. The patient's pulmonary hypertension and right heart failure were found to be caused by severe thyrotoxicosis, a reversible condition if treated. Studies show up to 47% of patients with hyperthyroidism can develop pulmonary hypertension.
Captopril renography is a nuclear medicine technique used to evaluate patients with renovascular hypertension. It involves performing a baseline renal scan and then repeating the scan after administering captopril, which causes a reduction in renal blood flow in kidneys with renal artery stenosis. The post-captopril study in this patient revealed a decrease in right kidney GFR and worsening curve pattern, indicating a high probability of right renal artery stenosis. The study found a 16% positive rate for renal artery stenosis among 68 patients tested with captopril renography. Asprin can be used as a substitute for patients who cannot stop antihypertensives for captopril testing.
Cervera ricard antiphospholipid syndrome update on pathogenesis diagnosis and...cmid
This document discusses the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and management of antiphospholipid syndrome (APS). It notes that APS can cause thrombosis in 20-30% of cases, as well as recurrent pregnancy loss in 10-15% of cases. Regarding diagnosis, it discusses both classical and unusual clinical manifestations of APS. It also discusses the diagnostic criteria for definite and probable APS. For management, it notes controversies around optimal anticoagulation levels and the use of heparin versus aspirin for pregnancy in APS patients. It also summarizes recommendations for treating catastrophic APS.
FETAL GROWTH RETARDATION In Modern Practice –Made SimpleLifecare Centre
This document discusses fetal growth retardation (FGR), providing information on definition, incidence, causes, complications, diagnosis using ultrasound and Doppler, and management including timing of delivery. Key points include:
- FGR is defined as failure of a fetus to reach its genetic growth potential, putting it at risk of perinatal mortality and morbidity.
- Major causes include placental insufficiency and fetal/chromosomal abnormalities. It increases perinatal mortality and long-term health risks.
- Ultrasound is used to assess fetal size and growth, look for anomalies, and monitor amniotic fluid levels. Doppler studies of the umbilical artery, middle cerebral artery, and ductus venosus can
Acute lung injury (ALI) and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) are considered part of the same spectrum of disease. ARDS was first described in 1967 and involves acute respiratory failure from pulmonary edema without heart failure. In 1994, diagnostic criteria were established for ALI and ARDS based on severity. A landmark 2000 study found that using low tidal volume ventilation (6-8 mL/kg) compared to conventional volumes (10-12 mL/kg) reduced mortality in ARDS patients by 22%. Low tidal volumes are now the standard of care for reducing mortality and improving outcomes in ARDS.
The document discusses two types of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) - pulmonary (direct) ARDS and extrapulmonary (indirect) ARDS. It notes key differences in characteristics and responses to mechanical ventilation strategies between the two types. Specifically, extrapulmonary ARDS patients tend to have better responses to higher levels of positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) compared to pulmonary ARDS patients. The document also reviews various mechanical ventilation strategies and studies regarding lung-protective ventilation in ARDS.
This document describes a study investigating screening high-risk individuals for early detection of pancreatic cancer using endoscopic ultrasound (EUS). The study aims to establish a cohort of high-risk individuals and screen them annually using EUS to detect precancerous lesions or early-stage pancreatic cancer. Over 41 individuals have been enrolled so far, and screening has found multiple cysts in some patients, with 2 undergoing surgery. Further research is still needed to determine the best screening methods and intervals, and whether screening can actually improve survival for high-risk groups.
This document discusses cancer malnutrition and nutrition rehabilitation strategies. It notes that 40% of cancer patients are malnourished at diagnosis and weight loss is a predictor of poor outcomes. Cancer and its treatments can negatively impact energy balance, muscle mass, metabolism and inflammation. Early nutritional intervention is important to maintain weight and nutrition status. A multidisciplinary approach includes screening, counseling, oral nutrition supplements, and potentially enteral feeding via nasogastric tube or PEG tube depending on the patient's status and needs. Overall survival depends on initial BMI and prevention of weight loss through comprehensive nutrition management from diagnosis onward.
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The development of nanogold-based cancer therapy could revolutionize oncology by providing a more targeted, less invasive treatment option. This project contributes to the growing body of research aimed at harnessing nanotechnology for medical applications, paving the way for future clinical trials and potential commercial applications.
Cancer remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide, prompting the need for innovative treatment methods. Nanotechnology offers promising new approaches, including the use of gold nanoparticles (nanogold) for targeted cancer therapy. Nanogold particles possess unique physical and chemical properties that make them suitable for drug delivery, imaging, and photothermal therapy.
The biomechanics of running involves the study of the mechanical principles underlying running movements. It includes the analysis of the running gait cycle, which consists of the stance phase (foot contact to push-off) and the swing phase (foot lift-off to next contact). Key aspects include kinematics (joint angles and movements, stride length and frequency) and kinetics (forces involved in running, including ground reaction and muscle forces). Understanding these factors helps in improving running performance, optimizing technique, and preventing injuries.
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Skin is the largest organ of the human body, serving crucial functions that include protection, sensation, regulation, and synthesis. Structurally, it consists of three main layers: the epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis (subcutaneous layer).
1. **Epidermis**: The outermost layer primarily composed of epithelial cells called keratinocytes. It provides a protective barrier against environmental factors, pathogens, and UV radiation.
2. **Dermis**: Located beneath the epidermis, the dermis contains connective tissue, blood vessels, hair follicles, and sweat glands. It plays a vital role in supporting and nourishing the epidermis, regulating body temperature, and housing sensory receptors for touch, pressure, temperature, and pain.
3. **Hypodermis**: Also known as the subcutaneous layer, it consists of fat and connective tissue that anchors the skin to underlying structures like muscles and bones. It provides insulation, cushioning, and energy storage.
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Cardiac Arrest Resuscitation in Pregnancy
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