Abruptio Clinic Case Summary

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Abruptio Placentae • Condition according to Mayo Clinic: when the placenta seperates from the uterus before delivery • Causes according to Mayo Clinic: abdominal injury, excessive loss of amniotic fluid, • Risk factors according to Mayo Clinic: past history of placental abruption, high blood pressure, blood clotting disorders, substance abuse, age over 40 • Signs and symptoms according to Mayo Clinic: painful vaginal bleeding, rapid uterine contractions, uterine tenderness • Labs to monitor according to Mayo Clinic: pelvic exam, ultrasound, complete blood cell count, fibrinogen study, activated partial thromboplastin time, prothrombin time, Kleihauer-Betke test • Treatments according to Mayo Clinic: hospital monitoring, vaginal delivery or

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