Obstetrics Mnemonics - Biggest collection

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Preeclampsia: classic triad

PREeclampsia:

Proteinuria
Rising blood pressure
Edema


Female pelvis: shapes

GAP:

-In order from most to least common:
Gynecoid
Android /Anthropoid
Platypelloid

Abdominal pain: causes during pregnancy

LARA CROFT:

Labour
Abruption of placenta
Rupture (eg. ectopic/ uterus)
Abortion
Cholestasis
Rectus sheath haematoma
Ovarian tumour
Fibroids
Torsion of uterus



RLQ pain: brief female differential

AEIOU:

Appendicitis/ Abscess
Ectopic pregnancy/ Endometriosis
Inflammatory disease (pelvic)/ IBD
Ovarian cyst (rupture, torsion)
Uteric colic/ Urinary stones


Oral contraceptive complications: warning signs

ACHES:

Abdominal pain
Chest pain
Headache (severe)
Eye (blurred vision)
Sharp leg pain



Post-partum haemmorrage (PPH): risk factors

PARTUM:

Polyhydroamnios/ Prolonged labour/ Previous cesarian
APH/ ANTH
Recent bleeding history
Twins
Uterine fibroids
Multiparity


Post-partum haemorrhage (PPH): causes

4 'T's:

Tissue (retained placenta)
Tone (uterine atony)
Trauma (traumatic delivery, episiotomy)
Thrombin (coagulation disorders, DIC)



Post-partum examination simplified checklist

BUBBLES:
Breast
Uterus
Bowel
Bladder
Lochia
Episotomy
Surgical site (for Cesarean section)



Ovarian cancer: risk factors

"Blue FILM":

Breast cancer
Family history
Infertility
Low parity
Mumps


Prenatal care questions

ABCDE:

Amniotic fluid leakage?
Bleeding vaginally?
Contractions?
Dysuria?
Edema?
Fetal movement?


Asherman syndrome features

ASHERMAN:

Acquired Anomaly
Secondary to Surgery
Hysterosalpingography confirms diagnosis
Endometrial damage/ Eugonadotropic
Repeated uterine trauma
Missed Menses
Adhesions
Normal estrogen and progesterone


investigations ,PRENATAL DIAGNOSIS,timings

Uk-CAT
U............USG...............6-40WKS.
C...........CVS................9-12
A..........AMNIOCENTESIS..15-18
T............TRIPLE TEST.......16-18

Gestation period, oocytes, vaginal pH, menstrual cycle: normal numbers

4 is the normal pH of the vagina.
40 weeks is the normal gestation period.
400 oocytes released between menarche and menopause.
400,000 oocytes present at puberty.
28 days in a normal menstrual cycle.
280 days (from last normal menstrual period) in a normal gestation period.


CVS and amniocentesis: when performed

"Chorionic" has 9 letters and Chorionic villus sampling performed at 9 weeks gestation.
"AlphaFetoProtein" has 16 letters and it's measured at 16 weeks gestation.



Spontaneous abortion: definition

"Spontaneous abortion" has less than 20 letters [it's exactly 19 letters].
Spontaneous abortion is defined as delivery or loss of products of conception at less than 20 weeks gestation.


Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID): causes, effects

"PID CAN be EPIC":

· Causes:
Chlamydia trachomatis
Actinomycetes
Neisseria gonorrhoeae

· Effects:
Ectopic
Pregnancy
Infertility
Chronic pain


Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID): complications

I FACE PID:

Infertility
Fitz-Hugh-Curitis syndrome
Abscesses
Chronic pelvic pain
Ectopic pregnancy
Peritonitis
Intestinal obstruction
Disseminated: sepsis, endocarditis, arthritis, meninigitis


B-agonist tocolytic (C/I or warning)

ABCDE:

Angina (Heart disease)
BP high
Chorioamnionitis
Diabetes
Excessive bleeding


Secondary amenorrhea: causes

SOAP:

Stress
OCP
Anorexia
Pregnancy



Fetus: cardinal movements of fetus

"Don't Forget I Enjoy Really Expensive Equipment":

Descent
Flexion
Interal rotation
Extension
Restitution
External rotation
Expulsion


Sexual response cycle

EXPLORE:

EXcitement
PLateau
Orgasmic
REsolution


Parity abbreviations (ie: G 3, P 2012)

"To Peace And Love":
T: of Term pregnancies
P: of Premature births
A: of Abortions (spontaneous or elective)
L: of Live births
· Describes the outcomes of the total number of pregnancies (Gravida).


Alpha-fetoprotein: causes for increased maternal serum AFP during pregnancy

"Increased Maternal Serum Alpha Feto Protein":

Intestinal obstruction
Multiple gestation/ Miscalculation of gestational age/ Myeloschisis
Spina bifida cystica
Anencephaly/ Abdominal wall defect
Fetal death
Placental abruption



Alpha-fetoprotein: some major causes for increased maternal serum AFP during pregnancy

TOLD:

Testicular tumours
Obituary (fetal death)
Liver: hepatomas
Defects (neural tube defects)


Dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB): 3 major causes

DUB:

Don't ovulate (anovulation: 90% of cases)
Unusual corpus leuteum activity (prolonged or insufficient)
Birth control pills (since increases progesterone-estrogen ratio)


IUGR: causes

IUGR:
Inherited: chromosomal and genetic disorders
Uterus: placental insufficency
General: maternal malnutrition, smoking
Rubella and other congenital infecton


Early cord clamping: indications
RAPID CS:
Rh incompatibility
Asphyxia
Premature delivery
Infections
Diabetic mother
CS (caesarian section) previously, so the funda is RAPID CS


IUD: side effects

PAINS:
Period that is late
Abdominal cramps
Increase in body temperature
Noticeable vaginal discharge
Spotting




Oral contraceptives: side effects

CONTRACEPTIVES:

Cholestatic jaundice
Oedema (corneal)
Nasal congestion
Thyroid dysfunction
Raised BP
Acne/ Alopecia/ Anaemia
Cerebrovascular disease
Elevated blood sugar
Porphyria/ Pigmentation/ Pancreatitis
Thromboembolism
Intracranial hypertension
Vomiting (progesterone only)
Erythema nodosum/ Extrapyramidal effects
Sensitivity to light

FORCEPS/VACUUM DELIVERY

A - Anaesthesia/Assistance( anaesthetist, colleague,paediatrician) Think and prepare for shoulder dystocia
B- Bladder empty
C- Cervix fully dilated
D- determine position
E- Explain to the patient/ exit plan if it fails, ready for cesarean section
F - Fontanelle ( to check position )
G - Gentle traction
H- Handle elevated for forceps
Halt for vacuum ( no descent with 3 pulls, 3 times pop off )
I - Incision/Episiotomy
J- remove forceps when jaw visible

Forceps: indications for delivery

FORCEPS:

Foetus alive
Os dilated
Ruptured membrane
Cervix taken up
Engagement of head
Presentation suitable
Sagittal suture in AP diameter of inlet


Delivery: instrumental delivery prerequisites

AABBCCDDEE:

Analgesia
Antisepsis
Bowel empty
Bladder empty
Cephalic presentation
Consent
Dilated cervix
Disproportion (no CPD)
Engaged
Episiotomy


Indications of cesearian section

MICE CAME
M- Malpresentation
I- Induction failure
C- Cephalopelvic disproportion,contracted pelvis
E - Eclampsia
C- Cervical cancer
A- antepartum hemorrhge(Abruptio, placenta previa)
M- medical illness complicating pregnancy
E- Elderly primi

APGAR score components

SHIRT:
Skin color: blue or pink
Heart rate: below 100 or over 100
Irritability (response to stimulation): none, grimace or cry
Respirations: irregular or good
Tone (muscle): some flexion or active


Postpartum collapse: causes

HEPARINS:
Hemorrhage
Eclampsia
Pulmonary embolism
Amniotic fluid embolism
Regional anaethetic complications
Infarction (MI)
Neurogenic shock
Septic shock



Multiple pregnancy complications

HI, PAPA:
Hydramnios (Poly)
IUGR
Preterm labour
Antepartum haemorrhage
Pre-eclampsia
Abortion


Omental caking: likeliest cause

Omental CAking = Ovarian CA
---"Omental caking" is term for ascities, plus a fixed upper abdominal and pelvic mass. Almost always signifies ovarian cancer.


Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS): first line treatment
Treat PCOS with OCP's (oral contraceptive pills).


DYSTOCIA

CAUSES:Remeber 4 Ps.
Passenger (large baby)
Passage (Abnormal Pelvis)
Propulsion (uterine contraction)
Proprotion (disproportion Cephalo-pelvic)


Labour: factors which determine rate and outcome of labour

3 P's:
Power: stength of uterine contractions
Passage: size of the pelvic inlet and outlet
Passenger: the fetus--is it big, small, have anomalies, alive or dead



Labour: preterm labor causes

DISEASE:
Dehydration
Infection
Sex
Exercise (strenuous)
Activities
Stress
Environmental factor (job, etc)


Antepartum hemorrhage (APH): major differential

APH:
Abruptio placentae
Placenta previa
Hemorrhage from the GU tract


Miscarriage: recurrent miscarriage causes

RIBCAGE:
Radiation
Immune reaction
Bugs (infection)
Cervical incompetence
Anatomical anomaly (uterine septum etc.)
Genetic (aneuploidy, balanced translocation etc.)
Endocrine



Shoulder dystocia: management

HELPER:
Call for Help
Episiotomy
Legs up [McRoberts position]
Pressure subrapubically [not on fundus]
Enter vagina for shoulder rotation
Reach for posterior shoulder and deliver posterior shoulder/ Return head into vagina [Zavanelli maneuver] for C-section/ Rupture clavicle or pubic symphisis



Cardiotocogram (CTG) interpretation

Dr. C. BraVADO
Define Risk
Contractions (in 10 mins)
Baseline Rate (should be 110-160)
Variability (should be greater than 5)
Accelerations
Decelerations
Overall (normal or not)



Diagonistic tests

CAT
C=CHORIONI VILOOUS SAMPLING=10-12wks. OF GEST. DONE
A=AMINOCENTESIS=14-16wks.OF gest.
T=Triple test(MSAFP)= -18wks.OF GA.


PG E1 OR E2
CERVIPRIME HAS TWO Es SO IT MUST BE PROSTAGLANDIN E2 MISOPROSTOL - PG E1.



Smallest Fetal Head Diameter

M T P
Bi-Mastoid-7.5
Bi-Temporal-8.00
Bi-Parietal-8.5

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