11 Questions
What is the major complication of placenta previa?
Hemorrhage
At what gestational age should all patients be assumed to have placenta previa until proven otherwise?
20 weeks
When can a C-birth be scheduled in a pregnancy with placenta previa?
37 weeks
What is the immediate intervention if a patient with placenta previa is at or beyond 36 weeks of gestation with excessive bleeding?
Immediate cesarean birth
When is expectant management terminated in a pregnancy with placenta previa?
After fetal lung maturity is documented
Which type of placenta previa is characterized by the placenta covering the internal cervical os completely?
Complete placenta previa
What is a common clinical manifestation of placenta previa?
Painless bright red vaginal bleeding
Which fetal presentation is common in cases of placenta previa?
Transverse or oblique presentation
In which case should a vaginal birth be considered for a patient with placenta previa?
Fetal compromise
What condition should be strongly suspected in a patient with sudden onset of intense uterine pain and vaginal bleeding?
Placental abruption
What is the primary pathology seen in Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)?
Diffuse clotting and widespread bleeding
Learn about late pregnancy bleeding caused by placenta previa and premature separation of the placenta (placental abruption). Understand the risks, symptoms, and major complications associated with these conditions.
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