Six Life-Threatening Obstetrical Emergencies

With ruptured membranes, the pH will be brilliant blue, indicating alkaline.

Topics:
Today I’ll review the obstetrical symptoms of vaginal bleeding, decreased fetal movement, contractions, fluid loss, headache, and that ominous catch-all, “I just don’t feel very well.”

What these all have in common, is that they are common, usually innocent, and occasionally life-threatening. The other thing they all have in common is that they are a “today” emergency…in other words, whenever you encounter any of those symptoms, they should be evaluated today, not tomorrow or next week, or at the next prenatal visit.

 

Domestic Violence

Suborbital Contusion

Topics:
Today, I’ll be discussing Domestic Violence, including Partner Abuse, Elder Abuse, Child abuse, Dating Partner Abuse, Screening methods and Risk Assessment.

  • Domestic Violence… View Text Here
  • National Center on Elder Abuse… Website Here
  • Elder Abuse Helplines and Hotlines …. 1-800-677-1116
  • National Child Abuse Hotline …. 1-800-4-A-CHILD
  • Child Welfare Information Gateway … Website Here
  • National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center…
  • National Sexual Violence Resource Center… Website Here
  • National Domestic Violence Hotline … 1-800-799-SAFE Website Here
  • National Coalition against Domestic Violence … Website Here
  • Family Violence Prevention Fund … Website Here

Notes from a Medical Educator