Notes in 01_Chorioamnionitis

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Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Sepsis}} is a condition where the {{c2::body launches a large immune response to an infection, causing systemic inflammation and affecting …
Published	02/10/2024	Two Key Causes of Sepsis in Pregnancy {{c1::Chorioamnionitis}} {{c1::Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)}}
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Chorioamnionitis}} is an {{c2::infection of the chorioamniotic membranes and amniotic fluid}}
Published	02/10/2024	Non-specific signs of Sepsis  {{c1::Fever}} {{c1::Tachycardia}} {{c1::Raised respiratory rate}} {{c1::Hypotension}} {{c1::Reduced urine outp…
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Chorioamnionitis}} {{c1::Abdominal pain}} {{c1::Uterine tenderness}} {{c1::Vaginal discharge}}{{c1::Fever}}
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Urinary Tract Infections}} {{c1::Dysuria}} {{c1::Urinary frequency}} {{c1::Suprapubic pain}} {{c1::Renal angle pain (with pyelon…
Published	02/10/2024	Chart used for Maternity Sepsis is {{c1::MEOWS Chart Monitoring (Maternity Early Obstetric Warning System)}}
Published	02/10/2024	Common Investigations for Sepsis include {{c1::Blood culture}} and {{c1::Blood gas}}
Published	02/10/2024	If suspecting Maternal Sepsis.. a {{c1::Vaginal Swab}} is performed to assess for {{c2::Chorioamnionitis}}
Published	02/10/2024	If suspecting Maternal Sepsis.. a {{c1::Urine Dipstick & Culture OR Mid-stream sample of urine (MSU)}} is performed to assess for {{c2::UTIs}}
Published	02/10/2024	The three tests of Sepsis Six are {{c1::blood lactate}}, {{c1::blood culture}}, and {{c1::urine output}}
Published	02/10/2024	The three treatments of Sepsis Six are {{c1::Oxygen}}, {{c1::IV antibiotics}}, and {{c1::IV fluid challenge}}
Published	02/10/2024	If you suspect Maternal Sepsis, {{c1::IV antibiotics}} must be given within 1 hour of suspecting ‘’golden hour’’
Published	02/10/2024	If you suspect Maternal Sepsis, a Full Septic Screen ({{c1::Blood culture}}, {{c1::Vaginal swab}}, {{c1::MSSU}}) must be performed
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