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Thrombocytopenia and Pregnancy
Three syndromes in the critically ill pregnant woman who presents with coagulation defects.
1) HELLP
* Responds to delivery ... child * Severe cases ... TTPHUS #HELLP #AFLP ... #Obstetrics #OBGyn ... Hematology #Diagnosis #Comparison
Thrombocytopenia and Pregnancy - TTP/HUS, HELLP Syndrome and Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy (AFLP)
Three syndromes in
of Pregnancy (AFLP ... child * Severe cases ... TTPHUS #HELLP #AFLP ... #obstetrics #hematology ... diagnosis #table #comparison
Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy (AFLP)
Pathophysiology:
 • Defect in fetal free fatty acid metabolism products →
of Pregnancy (AFLP ... = nonspecific (nausea ... center • Prompt Delivery ... Pregnancy #hepatology #obstetrics ... #obgyn #diagnosis
Emergency Baby Delivery - Equipment Checklist
 • Sterile gloves
 • Sterile scissors
 • 2 Clamps for
Emergency Baby Delivery ... • 2 Clamps for umbilical ... checklist #Emergency #management ... #obstetrics #obgyn ... #baby
Emergency Breech Baby Delivery 
OB able to take patient to the OR?  yes -> C-section
Emergency Breech Baby ... High risk for umbilical ... palpating pulsatile umbilical ... #Emergency #management ... #obstetrics #obgyn
Perimortem Hysterotomy Instructions

Do 4 minutes into arrest if uterus above the umbilicus

1. Manage Arrest
 • Compressions,
Deliver • Push ... Clamp & cut cord, baby ... consider reversible causes ... #Instructions #Obstetrics ... #Emergency #management