8th TEA&CTG

    Perinatal outcome: A cesarean section was performed at 20:40h with the extraction of a female infant weighing 3240g (p19), APGAR 8/9, pHa: 7.18 and pHv: 7.23. EB: -6.8. Lactate: 5.1. Subsequently, there was uterine atony and postpartum hemorrhage that required, in addition to Carbetocin, massage, Methergin (methylergometrine), Amchafibrin (tranexamic acid), and two doses […]

7th CASE (04/28/22)

Today, we present a case of a patient undergoing induction for mild preeclampsia and receiving treatment with prostaglandins and magnesium sulfate. We will discuss how these drugs can affect the patient and how to assess changes in variability.  

6th CASE (03/31/22)

We are back with a case about management in the delivery room, FHRb, pushing, and suspected fetal distress. Do you want to participate?   The pregnancy ended with a spontaneous vaginal delivery at 03:53h. Perinatal outcome: APGAR 5/9. pHa 6.90, pHv: 7.12.   SUMMARY comment: -First, we discussed what CTG we should imagine, considering the […]

5th CASE (03/03/22)

Today we delve into somewhat denser topics. A case of abrupt FHR baseline change.   SUMMARY OF WHAT WAS DISCUSSED: This fetus arrived healthy in the delivery room. What could have caused the FHR baseline to increase from 140 to 200? Hypoxia? Not without prior decelerations. Infection? Not up to 200. Dehydration? It does not […]