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OB/GYN

Rotation expectations

Call group (only cover patients of the following): Dr. Vishwanath Dr. Dickinson Dr. Marquez D...

Routine Visit Schedule

The first visit of prenatal care typically occurs in the first trimester. The frequency of follow...

Routine Testing Intervals/Schedules

Initial Visit or First trimester visit: Prenatal Panel: CBC, GC/Chlamydia, HIV, Rubella, RPR, HB...

Pregnancy Dating

Step 1: Document First day of the last normal menstrual period then use Nigel's rule or use uptod...

Fetal Well-Being

These are ways used to establish fetal well being: Fetal movement count Non-stress test Contra...

Intrauterine Growth Restriction

Definition Sonographic EFW <10th percentile Etiology Maternal factor: Behavioral (smoking, sub...

Nonstress Testing

Contraindications: Gestational age <24 weeks Interpretation: >32 weeksReactive NST: two fetal ...

Contraction Stress Test

The contraction stress test is interpreted by the presence or absence of late fetal heart rate de...

Biophysical Profile

Scoring: The non stress test (2), fetal breathing movement (2), Fetal tone (2), Fetal movement (2...

Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring

BASELINE FHR The normal FHR range is between 120 and 160 beats per minute (bpm). The baseline ra...

Laboratory Values in Pregnancy

Lab values in Pregnancy

Bishop Score

The Bishop score may be used to rate the readiness of the cervix for labor.  Scores ≤ 5 suggest ...

Recurrent Pregnancy Loss

Definition 3 or more consecutive preg losses before 20wk gest or after 2 consecutive losses, esp...

Hyperemesis Gravidarum

Definition Nausea and vomiting in pregnancy that significant enough to cause dehydration, metabo...

Hypertension in Pregnancy

Definition Chronic HTN: SBP greater equal to 140 or DBP greater equal to 90 prior to 20 weeks or...

Vaginal birth after Cesarean

Appropriate candidates Hx 1-2 C-section via low transverse hysterotomy.  Inappropriate candidat...

Post Dates Management

Review gestational dating AFI/BPP and NST at 41 weeks and repeat once to twice a week Consider ...

Gestational Diabetes

Universal screening start at 24-248 weeks. Consider screening earlier in all women with BMI >25 ...

Twins

At risk for hyperemesis, GDM, HTN, hemorrhage, cesaeran, postpartum depression, preeclampsia, pre...

ER precautions in Term Pregnancy

Regular painful contraction every 5 minutes (nulliparous) or every 10 minutes (multiparous), or s...

Medication in Obstetrics

Minimize all medication use during pregnancy (especially in 1st TM), unless clearly indicated! F...

PAP Smear Referral Guideline

Algorithm 2013 Univ Washington