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I have a foul odor and can cause mayhem including maternal fever and, in turn, fetal tachycardia.
What is Chorioamnionitis?
Just like Golidlocks, I don't want to be too hot ( >100.4) or too cold (<98.6).
What is body temperature?
I am a product of anaerobic metabolism.
What is Lactic Acid?
I have been broken for an extended period of time and can lead to mayhem like chorioamnionitis.
What is prolonged rupture of membranes?
A value of >15,000 or < 4,000 is not a WHITE flag, it's a red one.
What is WBC?
We are co-dependent BFFs and must be collected/sent together.
What are Blood Cultures?
Unfortunately, as a maternal patient my race puts me at greater risk for sepsis (and other complications) :(
What is Black race?
What is >110?
I am given as a bolus replacement with a recommendation of _____ml/kg.
What is 30?
I went home following this procedure clean, dry, and intact. However, I have returned oozing and warm to the touch.
What is a C/S incision?
What is >24?
A mean arterial pressure of ____ or greater is required for adequate tissue perfusion.
What is 65?
I lay in wait as a common bacteria, but pose the most lethal risk to perinatal patients.
What is Group A Streptococcus?
When conducting a sepsis screen, _____ or more present elements is considered positive.
What is 2?
Another dynamic duo- together, we cover about 90% of perinatal sources of infection.
What are Ampicillin and Gentamycin?