Hemolytic anemia.
Foetus red blood cells are being destroyed by Rh-antibodies of mother's body. So intrauterine blood transfusion to Rh+ foetus must be provided several times until the delivery (birth).
Case Study #5 A 33-year-old multigravid woman (gravida 3; para 1) presented in week 11 of...
4 A 43-year-old woman, gravida 1, para 0, was admitted in labor to the hospital obstetrical department. Unexpectedly but happily, this woman found herself pregnant after 15 vears of marriage. She had been under the care of a physician who specialized in high-risk pregnancies Because of her age, the woman was thought to be at higher risk for complications, but her pregnancy was uneventful. The physician described her as an "elderly primigravida, full term 38 week pregnancy, normal delivery with...
Case 1 INDICATIONS FOR PROCEDURE: This is a 29-year-old gravida 1, para 0, who is 37 weeks' gestational age by dates and ultrasound. She has presented with elevated blood pressure of 151/103. Lab values showed platelet count of 54,000, normal liver function test, a hematocrit of 35.0, and normal PT and PTT. It was felt that the patient was suffering from preeclampsia when examination revealed intrauterine growth retardation and hematemesis. Contractions were occurring but not regularly. Patient was dilated 3...
1. Adrian is a 29-year-old female visiting her physician. She is 10 weeks into her first pregnancy. What should be ordered as part of her prenatal workup? Urine test: for proteins and glucose levels Prenatal testing: cell- free fetal DNA screens for down syndrome, trisomy 13, trisomy 19, and Rh fetal blood type. Another type of testing that can be done is NIPT screen for Down syndrome and other chromosomal abnormalities. 2. Initial testing indicates that Adrian is B negative....
GROUP 2 CASE STUDY: Preeclampsia #1. M.M. is a 19-year-old woman, gravida 1 para 0, at 38 weeks' gestation. She felt fine until 2 days ago, when she noticed swelling in her hands, feet, and face. She complains of a headache, which started yesterday and has not been relieved by acetaminophen or coffee. She says she must be having a lot of heartburn as “it hurts a lot here” gesturing to the area above her umbilicus. She appears irritable, doesn't...
Emergency Department NoteThis 26-year-old pregnant female presented to the emergency department. At the time of admission she was experiencing crampy abdominal pain. She stated that at home she had passed a considerable amount of blood. She is also having vaginal bleeding at this time. She states it has been 8 weeks since her last menstrual period.Diagnosis: spontaneous abortion.Plan: I will contact the patient’s OB to determine a plan of care.What is the correct ICD-10-CM diagnostic code(s) for this case?...…X………...Case...
Exercise # 1 A 60-year-old woman with anemia is admitted to the hospital. Her hematocrit is 17% and she has been experiencing subtle gastrointestinal bleeding over many weeks. Her physician requests 4 units of red blood cells for transfusion. The patient’s RBCs phenotyped as group AB, D-positive. Her antibody screen is negative on the sample drawn in the emergency room, but her records indicate a previously detected anti-E. Only three group AB, D-positive red blood cell units are available in...
Emergency Department Note This 26-year-old pregnant female presented to the emergency department. At the time of admission she was experiencing crampy abdominal pain. She stated that at home she had passed a considerable amount of blood. She is also having vaginal bleeding at this time. She states it has been 8 weeks since her last menstrual period. Diagnosis: spontaneous abortion. Plan: I will contact the patient’s OB to determine a plan of care. What is the correct ICD-10-CM diagnostic code(s)...
Dylan is a 36 year old female who has come for a routine 28 week prenatal check-up. She is a non-smoker, is physically active and has gained 4 kg of weight so far in her pregnancy. Dylan’s obstetrical history is G2 T0 P0 A1 L0. Both pregnancies have been assisted with in-vitro fertilization. During this first trimester, Dylan has suffered from nausea and vomiting but it has now resolved. Now, Dylan states she is exhausted all the time. The fetus is active and Dylan...
Dylan is a 36 year old female who has come for a routine 28 week prenatal check-up. She is a non-smoker, is physically active and has gained 4 kg of weight so far in her pregnancy. Dylan’s obstetrical history is G2 T0 P0 A1 L0. Both pregnancies have been assisted with in-vitro fertilization. During this first trimester, Dylan has suffered from nausea and vomiting but it has now resolved. Now, Dylan states she is exhausted all the time. The fetus...
WEEK 9 Case Study _ Pregnancy and Lactation Ms. Delgado is a 19-year-old woman who is 6 weeks pregnant. She is 160 cm (5 feet 3 inches) tall with an average pre-pregnancy weight of 57 kg (125 lb). Her history for chronic disorders and other serious health problems is negative. During her initial nutrition interview, Ms. Delgado indicated that the pregnancy was unplanned. She seemed especially worried about the effects of her irregular diet on the baby. As college students,...