Notes in OG1.6 Postnatal History and Examination

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Published	10/04/2024	Types of induction:{{c1::PGE2}}{{c1::ARM}}{{c1::Oxytocin infusion}}
Published	10/04/2024	PGE2 induction in nulliparous woman:Give {{c1::2}}mg of PGE2 then {{c1::1}} mg 6 hours later
Published	10/04/2024	PGE2 induction in multiparous woman:Give {{c1::1}}mg of PGE2 then {{c1::1}} mg 6 hours later
Published	10/04/2024	Postpartum physiology changesuterus: contracts, will return to pre-pregnancy size {{c1::6}} weeks post deliverylochia: lasts up to {{c1::6}} weeks fol…
Published	10/04/2024	contraindications to breastfeeding{{c1::HIV}}{{c1::inborn errors of metabolism (galactosemia)}}{{c1::certain drugs (anti-metabolites)}}
Published	10/04/2024	Duration of inpatient stay post-deliveryuncomplicated SVD = {{c1::24 hrs}}instumental delivery = {{c1::48 hrs}}C-section = {{c1::3-5 days::range}}
Published	10/04/2024	In patient management after deliverymonitor {{c1::vitals}} for infection/sepsis, preeclampsia, PPHobserve {{c1::lochia}}mobilize once safe to due soco…
Published	10/04/2024	complications of puerperiumprimary and secondary {{c1::PPH}}{{c1::endometritis}}{{c1::breast}} disorders{{c1::anemia}}{{c1::VTE}}{{c1::baby blues, pos…
Published	10/04/2024	endometritis = {{c1::infection of endometrial tissue by ascending bacteria from the genital tract}}most common pathogens = polymicrobial- gram positiv…
Published	10/04/2024	presentation of {{c1::endometritis}}pyrexialower abdominal pain/uterine tendernessfoul-smelling or purulent lochia
Published	10/04/2024	mastitis = {{c1::infection of milk ducts of breast and surrounding tissue through cracks in the nipple}}most common pathogen = {{c1::S. aureus}}sympto…
Published	10/04/2024	causes of postpartum pyrexia{{c1::sepsis}}{{c1::mastitis}}{{c1::endometritis}}{{c1::UTI}}{{c1::wound infection (perineal, abdominal)}}{{c1::septic thr…
Published	10/04/2024	postpartum depressionwithin {{c1::1}} year of childbirth, most commonly {{c1::1}} month post deliveryincidence = {{c1::10}}%recurrence rate = {{c1::70…
Published	10/04/2024	puerperal psychosis = within {{c1::4}} weeks of deliveryperplexity, disinhibition, purposeless activity, agitation, insomnia, fear for own safety or t…
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