Q1.What percentage of maternal deaths from PPH occur in developing countries ?
99%
Q2.What is secondary PPH?
Secondary PPH is abnormal or excessive bleeding from the genital tract 24 hrs to 12 weeks postnatal
Q3.What is risk of placenta accreta in a woman who had 4 previous caesarean sections ?
60%
Q4.Is transvaginal ultrasound safe in pregnancy ?
Yes
Q5.There is evidence to show that methotrexate can be used for placenta accreta as a treatment ?
No
Q6.What does ‘MEOWS’ chart in pregnancy stand for ?
Maternity Early Obstetric Warning System ( MEOWS)
Q7.Does smoking increase the risk of abruption ?
Yes
Q8.What is the recurrence risk of abruptio placenta ?
There is 10-15% risk of recurrence with placental abruption in future pregnancies
Q9.Ultrasound is very reliable in diagnosing placental abruption?
No
Q10.What is the risk of uterine scar rupture in patients who have had 1 previous caesarean section and considering vaginal Birth after caesarean section (VBAC)?
1:200 risk for uterine scar rupture/dehiscence with VBAC following 1 previous Caesarean section.
Q11.Medical Management of Post Partum Haemorrhage The correct maximum dose of carboprost for managing PPH is?
0.25mg x 8 doses x every 15 minutes
Q12.MDT approach in a major obstetric PPH scenario should include the following team ( choose the ideal team members from options below) ?
Obstetrician, anaesthetist, Midwife , Haematologist, blood bank, interventional radiologist