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03/GYN EMERGENCIES Ch 34. OB/GYN Complications of Pregnancy Diabetes 2d half of pregnancy gestational diabetes/diabetes during During pregnancy but not before) develops but usually resolves after Treatment is similar > - : ,. to > - patients with Hypertension > other 160mmny conditions. high BP ( >...

03/GYN EMERGENCIES Ch 34. OB/GYN Complications of Pregnancy Diabetes 2d half of pregnancy gestational diabetes/diabetes during During pregnancy but not before) develops but usually resolves after Treatment is similar > - : ,. to > - patients with Hypertension > other 160mmny conditions. high BP ( > 140mmng systolic > 90mmny diastolic) systemic effects. Severe hypertension is classified Presence of : absence of as diabetic systolic, > , in Ilommy diastolic Ecclampsia PreEclampsia : Symptoms of preeclampsia + SEIZURES Hypertension, headache, visual HYPERTENSIVE abnormalities, edema in hands and feet, epigastric pain or upper abdominal pain, dyspnea or retrosternal chest pain, anxiety, and AMS. CONDITIONS X # Transporting O pregnant patients can help prevent aspiration (if vomiting) , take pressure of the heart , and prevent supine hypotensive syndrome ABUSE Abuse (mental/physical) > - and low birth weight The. can cause woman spontaneous abortion, premature is at risk for bleeding , infection, delivery and uterine rupture. Substance Abuse > - : 1) Fetal-Alcohol Syndrome 2) Opiod use disorder Substance severe ↑ Improper positioning use respiratory of the seat-belt can -e be ① damaging Maternal cardiac arrest can effect the fetus with low birth distress , , weight prematurity , death Motor vehicle crashes can cause abruptio placenta and can lead to severe vaginal bleeding and abdominal pain Wo Ag Trauma on pregnant women of D Falls: → Increased risk of falling due to loose joints in the musculoskeletal system and weight addition of the uterus → Abdominal organs are displaced which affect balance 20% increase in blood volume: →Shock can present itself and be very lifethreatening for the mother and then fetus.