Radiation
When considering diagnostic imaging tests or radiation in pregnancy, the goal is stay below this threshold of exposure (in mGy).
What is less than 100 mGy?
This part of a routine colposcopy should not be performed during pregnancy.
What is an ECC?
Chemotherapy is usually discontinued at least 2-3 weeks before delivery to prevent this bone marrow toxicity for both the fetus and the pregnant person.
What is neutropenia?
This is the ideal timing of surgery in pregnancy.
What is the second trimester?
This is the approximate mGy dose to the fetus with a CT abd/pelvis.
What is 30mGy?
This is the risk of major malformations with systemic therapy/chemotherapy in pregnancy
What is 10-20%?
Exposure of a pregnancy to ionizing radiation during organogenesis (weeks 4-10) is likely to result in this.
What is IUGR or congenital malformations?
This is the preferred chemotherapy regimen for ovarian cancer in a pregnant person.
What is carbo/taxol?
This is the ideal window to administer chemotherapy during pregnancy.
What is 14-35wks?
This chemotherapeutic agent is used in the management of abnormal pregnancy and is contra-indicated in a desired pregnancy.
What is methotrexate?
Exposure of a pregnancy to ionizing radiation during implantation (weeks 2-4) will result in one of these 2 scenarios.
What is SAB or no effect?
Ultrasound and this other imaging modality can be used at any gestation age.
What is MRI?