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Placenta Abruptio
Alternate Names : Ablatio Placentae, Abruptio Placentae, Accidental Hemorrhage, Placental Abruption, Premature Separation of Placenta
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Placenta Abruptio Treatment
Treatment includes IV (intravenous) fluid replacement, blood transfusion, and careful monitoring of the mother for symptoms of shock and signs of fetal distress (fetal heart rate too high or too low, or abnormal fetal heart rate changes in relation to contractions).
An emergency cesarean section may be necessary for fetal distress or maternal bleeding. In the event of an immature fetus and evidence of only a small placental separation, the mother may be hospitalized for observation and released after several days if no evidence of progressing abruptio occurs.
If the fetus is mature, vaginal delivery may be chosen if maternal and fetal distress is minimal; otherwise, a cesarean section may be the preferred choice to protect the mother and the child.
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• Definition
• Placenta Abruptio Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Placenta Abruptio Symptoms & Signs
• Placenta Abruptio Prevention
• Placenta Abruptio Diagnosis & Tests
• Placenta Abruptio Treatment
• Placenta Abruptio Prognosis
• Placenta Abruptio Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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Review Date : 1/13/2003
Reviewed By : Daniel Rein, M.D., Obstetrician and Gynecologist, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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