3rd-Trimester Bleeding

Previa
·      RFs:
·       Prior placenta previa
·       Prior CS
·       Multiple gestation
·      Clx: Painless vaginal bleeding weeks gestation
·      Dx: Transabdominal followed by transvaginal sonogram
·      Tx:
·       No intercourse
·       No digital cervical examination
·       Inpatient admission for bleeding episodes
·       F/U w/ pt, as previa could resolve
·       If not resolved -> CS at 36-37 weeks

Bed rest + nothing in vagina
(if husband is horny he can masturbate)
If preterm: tx as preterm
CS, if:
·       Fetal distress
·       Cx >4cm
·       Unstoppable bleeding
Abruption
RFs:
·       Maternal hypertension or preeclampsia/eclampsia
·       Abdominal trauma
·       Prior placental abruption
·       Cocaine & tobacco use
Clx
·       Sudden-onset vaginal bleeding (80%)
·       Abdominal or back pain
·       High-frequency, low-intensity contractions
·       Hypertonic, tender uterus
Dx
·       Clx Dx
·       US (not required for dx) to rule out placenta previa; may show retroplacental hematoma
CS if:
· Uncontrollable maternal hemorrhage
· Rapidly expanding concealed hemorrhage
· Fetal distress
· Rapid placental separation
NVD are indicated if:
· Placental separation is limited
· Fetal heart tracing is assuring
· Separation is extensive and fetus is dead
Accreta
If placenta cannot detach from the uterine wall after delivery → catastrophic hemorrhage and shock.
Patients require hysterectomy.
Uterine rupture
RF: multiple CS
Presentation (during labor):
·       Sudden onset of extreme abdominal pain
·       Abnormal bump in abdomen
·       No uterine contractions
·       Regression of fetus
IMMEDIATE Laparotomy 🚨

Uterine Rupture
RF
·       Prior uterine surgery (CS)
·       IOL/ ⤴️⏰ Labor
·       الطفل حجمه كبير
·       تشوهات في الرحم
Clx
·       Vaginal bleeding
·       Intraabdominal bleeding (hypotension, tachycardia)
·       Fetal heart decelerations
·       Loss of fetal station
·       Palpable fetal parts on abdominal examination
·       Loss of intrauterine pressure
Tx
Laparotomy for delivery & uterine repair
Uterine Inversion
?
·       Excessive fundal pressure
·       Excessive umbilical cord traction
S/S
·       Lower abdominal pain
·       Round mass protruding through cervix
·       Uterine fundus not palable transabdominally
·       Hemorrhage shock
Tx
·       IVF aggressive
·       Put uterus back (replacement)
·       Remove Placeta
·       Give uterotonic drugs


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