PET
>SBP 140
>DBP 90
What blood pressure SBP & DBP range is indicative of pre-eclampsia ?
gestation sac
What is the first ultrasound finding indicative of pregnancy ?
What does FSH stand for ?
Follicle Stimulating Hormone
Pink
What color blood tube do you need for a group & hold ?
350
Lamson Code
Nifedipine & Labetalol
What is the firstline pharmacological management for PET ?
Double every 48hours
In the first trimester of pregnancy how often would you expect serum BHCG to increase ?
Name 3 factors associated with infertility
increasing age, elevated BMI, Smoker, Illicit drugs/alcohol use, pollution, PCOS, endometriosis, genetics
What is the best way to quantify blood loss
weigh using scales
Beta
What is B in the Phonetic alphabet ?
What 3 initial laboratory tests will you take if PET is suspected?
1. Urine PCR
2. LFTs
3. U&E
1500-2000
At what serum BHCG level should you see an IUP on ultrasound ?
Clomiphene and Letrozole
Name two medications used in New Zealand for ovulation induction ?
Hydrazaline
What emergency medication (given is Birth suite) is given in PET if firstline options fail ?
placental dysfunction
PET is primarily a condition of .....?
<0.6mmol
What Magnesium level does the patient require telemetry monitoring ?
Nutrient & oxygen exchange
What is the main function of the yolk sac ?
IVF, IUI & OI
What fertility treatment options are available at FA ?
Why is postpartum PET potentially so dangerous ?
Developing into eclampsia and/or HELLP syndrome
What does ISBAR stand for ?
Individual, Situation, Background, Assessment & Recommendation
What specific pathophysiology causes an elevated in blood pressure in PET ?
Vascular endothelial dysfunction inhibits relaxation of vascular smooth muscle resulting in increased pressure against artery walls
If a MSD is 10mm with no fetal pole or yolk sac when should you do a repeat ultrasound ?
14 days
Overstimulated ovaries enlarge and release chemicals into the bloodstream that make the blood vessels leak fluid into the body.
What is the basic pathophysiology of OHSS?
Antifibrinolytic- medication that prevents the breakdown of blood clots
What 2 assessments have to be completed when accepting Ambulance transfers from ED Triage ?
1. Full set of vital signs (stable)
2. PV bleeding pad check if applicable