Notes in 03_Placental Abruption

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Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Placental abruption}} is when the {{c2::placenta separates from the wall of the uterus during pregnancy causing extensive bleeding}}
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Placental Abruption}} {{c1::Sudden onset of severe abdominal pain}} {{c1::Antepartum haemorrhage: vaginal bleeding}} {{c1::Woody…
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Concealed abruption}} is when the {{c2::placenta separates and causes bleeding but the cervical os remains closed, leading to an accumulati…
Published	02/10/2024	Diagnosis of Placental Abruption{{c1::No reliable test, clinical diagnosis based on presentation e.g. tender woody abdomen and sudden onset of pain}}{…
Published	02/10/2024	In Placental Abruption, consider {{c1::concealed haemorrhage}} in cases where the vaginal bleeding may be disproportionate to the uterine bleeding
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Revealed Abruption}} is when the{{c2::placenta separates causing haemorrhage and the blood goes through the cervical os}}
Published	02/10/2024	Ultrasound cannot rule out {{c1::placental abruption}} but is useful in excluding {{c2::placenta praevia}} as cause of Antepartum Haemorrhage
Published	02/10/2024	Management of Placental Abruption{{c1::Admit to hospital until bleeding stops}}{{c1::ABCDE, immediate emergency C-section if there is compromise to fo…
Published	02/10/2024	Management of Major/Massive Antepartum Haemorrhage {{c1::Urgent involvement of a senior obstetrician, midwife and anaesthetist}} {{c1::2 x grey cannul…
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