Difference between placenta previa and abruption placentae

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Please, can somebody suggest to me better way to remember the difference between placenta previa and abruptio placenta. I keep reading it and then forget it often.

Thanks in advance

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jollygirl098 said:
Please, can somebody suggest to me better way to remember the difference between placenta previa and abruptio placenta. I keep reading it and then forget it often.

Thanks in advance

definition- PLACENTA PREVIA-abnormal implantation of the placenta in the lower uterine segment near or over the internal cervical os.

TYPES-1)Complete-os entirely covered.

2)partial-only part of os covered

3)marginal-margin overlaps os

ETIOLOGY-Unknown

factors:multiparity,advancing age,previous c-section.lady partsL BLEEDING-PAINLESS,bright red blood.UTERINE TONICITY-normal.SHOCK-occasional.TREATMENT-bedrest with close supervision .Have blood available.c-section.

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jollygirl098 said:
Please, can somebody suggest to me better way to remember the difference between placenta previa and abruptio placenta. I keep reading it and then forget it often.

Thanks in advance

DEFINITION-ABRUPTIO PLACENTA-Separation of placenta from the normal implantation site. ETIOLOGY-unknown.factors:maternal hypertension,multiparity,hydramnios. lady partsL BLEEDING-dark clotted blood with abdominal pain. UTERINE TONICITY-board like utrus,rigid abdomen. SHOCK-very common .TREATMENT-IV 5% ringer's lactate.Have blood available.c-section.

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jollygirl098 said:
please, can somebody suggest to me better way to remember the difference between placenta previa and abruptio placenta. I keep reading it and then forget it often.

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PLACENTA PREVIA-painless lady partsl bleeding.. ABRUPTIO PLACENTA-painful lady partsl bleeding..

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i developed an odd way how to remember

imagine being laughed at on stage

previa - withdraw and go hide so you wont endure pain - PAINLESS EXPERIENCE

abruptio - just standing there and freezing up - PAINFUL EXPERIENCE

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jollygirl098 said:
Please, can somebody suggest to me better way to remember the difference between placenta previa and abruptio placenta. I keep reading it and then forget it often.

Thanks in advance

Tips to remember- ABRUPTIO-abdominal pain...PREVIA-painless

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OMG! That's good way to remember

I am copying this on my flashcards.

Thanks sona21 and ace 587

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can you send me a skematic diagram of the pathophysio of abruptio placenta?thanks so much...

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The way I remember the difference:

A in Abruptio = A in Abdominal

P in Placentae = P in Pain

In Abruptio Placentae: severe abdominal pain, tender uterus, board-like abdomen

In Placenta Previa: painless, non-tender uterus

Hope this helps somebody!!!

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