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Thrombocytopenia and Pregnancy - TTP/HUS, HELLP Syndrome and Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy (AFLP)
Three syndromes in
Pregnancy - TTP/HUS, HELLP ... coagulation defects. 1) HELLP ... Thrombocytopenia #TTPHUS #HELLP ... #AFLP #obstetrics
Gestational Hypertension & Preeclampsia

Gestational Hypertension (gHTN) 
• BP > 140/90 
• Onset > 20 wks gestation
Mal Seizure HELLP ... Diagnosis #Criteria #Obstetrics
Thrombocytopenia and Pregnancy
Three syndromes in the critically ill pregnant woman who presents with coagulation defects.
1) HELLP
coagulation defects. 1) HELLP ... Pregnancy #TTPHUS #HELLP ... #AFLP #Obstetrics
Liver Disease in Pregnancy
Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy (ICP)
 • Onset/Trimester: 25-32 weeks
 • Typical clinical features:
, no necrosis HELLP ... Pregnancy #hepatology #obstetrics ... diagnosis #icp #HELLP
High Central Neuraxial Block - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
• Can occur with deliberate or accidental
permits. ❷ Call for help ... • In obstetrics ... If the case is obstetric ... (Box C): • Obstetric
Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy (AFLP)
Pathophysiology:
 • Defect in fetal free fatty acid metabolism products →
Preeclampsia, HELLP ... Pregnancy #hepatology #obstetrics
Causes of Post-Partum Hemorrhage - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Blood Loss: >500mL post vaginal delivery OR >1000 mL
purpura (TTP) • HELLP ... Algorithm #Causes #Obstetrics
Resuscitative Hysterotomy - Procedure Instructions
When? ASAP. Within 4 minutes when possible.
Who? Pregnant patient with uterus above
Management • Call for help ... Instructions #checklist #obstetrics
Perimortem Hysterotomy Instructions

Do 4 minutes into arrest if uterus above the umbilicus

1. Manage Arrest
 • Compressions,
Prepare • Call for help ... #Instructions #Obstetrics
Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy
Chronic Hypertension:
 • Guidelines as SBP ≥130 or DBP ≥ 90 mmHg
 •
preeclampsia patients • HELLP ... hypertension #htn #obstetrics