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Ruptured Ectopic Pregnancy on Pelvic Ultrasound

Assessment for an intrauterine pregnancy (IUP). Uterine landmarks are bladder (B)
on Pelvic Ultrasound ... There is a clear ... #Pelvic #Ultrasound ... #clinical #obgyn ... #obstetrics #radiology
Hypertension in Pregnancy - Classification

Elevation in blood pressure >140 mmHg systolic, or >90 mmHg diastolic.

1) Chronic
mmHg diastolic. 1) ... of pregnancy: hypertension ... see below). 3) ... #Hypertension #Pregnancy ... #OBGyn
Imaging options for exclusion of PE in pregnant women
The radiation dose required for either V/Q scanning
exclusion of PE in pregnant ... outlined in Table 1 ... #Diagnosis #Obstetrics ... #OBGyn #Radiology ... Comparison #Table #Pregnant
Thrombocytopenia and Pregnancy
Three syndromes in the critically ill pregnant woman who presents with coagulation defects.
1) HELLP
coagulation defects. 1) ... delivery of child 3) ... #HELLP #AFLP #Obstetrics ... #OBGyn #Hematology ... #Diagnosis #Comparison
Live Ectopic Pregnancy on Transvaginal POCUS

Young female patient, severe abdominal pain. +preg test. Pelvic exam followed
(see below for diagnosis ... Pearls: #1 Confirm ... at the bedside #3 ... POCUS #clinical #obgyn ... #obstetrics
Criteria for diagnosis of PPCM - Peripartum Cardiomyopathy
1) LV EF <0.45
2) Meets the Framingham criteria for
Criteria for diagnosis ... Cardiomyopathy 1) ... criteria for HF 3) ... #cardiology #obstetrics ... #obgyn
Factors that May Affect Fetal Oxygenation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Excessive Uterine Activity:
 • Hyperstimulation
 • Placental
• Post-dates pregnancy ... Blood Flow: • Hypotension ... Vasculopathy (SLE, Type 1 ... Algorithm #Causes #Obstetrics ... #OBGyn
RUSH(ed) Exam - POCUS Protocol
Rapid Ultrasound in Shock and Hypotension
1. Parasternal Long Cardiac View
2. Apical Four-Chamber
in Shock and Hypotension ... 1. ... Cardiac View 3. ... search for Ectopic Pregnancy ... POCUS #Protocol #diagnosis
Postpartum Hemorrhage - Differential Diagnosis and Management 
Uterine Atony (80%) - Most PPH Will respond to
contraindicated in hypertension ... examining hand) 3. ... compression (using ultrasound ... #Management #obstetrics ... #obgyn
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Cardiomyopathy - Summary 1. ... heart disease • Hypertensive ... Pulmonary embolus 3. ... months before 1° ... #management #cardiology