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Precipitous Delivery and Postpartum Hemorrhage in the Emergency Department
 • Uncomplicated Delivery
 • Cephalic (head first)
Precipitous Delivery ... and Postpartum ... Hemorrhage in the Emergency ... #Emergency #obstetrics ... #obgyn #algorithm
Umbilical Cord Prolapse - umbilical cord presents ahead of fetus
 • Elevate the presenting fetal part
Umbilical Cord Prolapse ... - umbilical cord ... position • Obstetrical ... emergency • ... #OBGyn #Management
Emergency Breech Baby Delivery 
OB able to take patient to the OR?  yes -> C-section
Emergency Breech ... High risk for umbilical ... palpating pulsatile umbilical ... #Emergency #management ... #obstetrics #obgyn
Emergency Vertex Baby Delivery Algorithm and Dystocia Maneuvers

#Cephalic #Vertex #Delivery #Algorithm #Emergency #management #obstetrics #obgyn #baby
Emergency Vertex ... Baby Delivery Algorithm ... #Algorithm #Emergency ... #management #obstetrics ... #obgyn #baby #Dystocia
Approximation of Fundal Height 

Gestational age - Fundal Height Landmark 
12 wks - Pubic symphysis 
20
symphysis 20 wks - Umbilicus ... w 36 - 32 cm Postpartum ... (<= 24 hrs) - Umbilicus ... Approximation #Obstetrics ... #Diagnosis #OBGyn
Criteria for diagnosis of PPCM - Peripartum Cardiomyopathy
1) LV EF <0.45
2) Meets the Framingham criteria for
5 months after delivery ... no alternative cause ... BrighamChiefs #postpartum ... Criteria #diagnosis #cardiology ... #obstetrics #obgyn
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
Perimortem Hysterotomy Instructions

Do 4 minutes into arrest if uterus above the umbilicus

1. Manage Arrest
 • Compressions,
Deliver • Push ... team for NRP • Deliver ... consider reversible causes ... #Instructions #Obstetrics ... #Emergency #management
Resuscitative Hysterotomy - Procedure Instructions
When? ASAP. Within 4 minutes when possible.
Who? Pregnant patient with uterus above
with uterus above umbilicus ... uterus to fundus 5) Deliver ... • Deliver placenta ... Instructions #checklist #obstetrics ... #emergency
Causes of Post-Partum Hemorrhage - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Blood Loss: >500mL post vaginal delivery OR >1000 mL
Causes of Post-Partum ... 500mL post vaginal delivery ... forceps/vacuum delivery ... Hemophilia A) #PostPartum ... #Obstetrics #OBGyn