Curriculum of Obstetrics
TOPIC 14
ANTEPARTUM HEMORRHAGE (PLACENTA PREVIA)
RATIONALE
Hemorrhage is the leading cause of maternal mortality in Egypt. It accounts for almost one-third (32 percent) of all maternal deaths (51.7/100.000). The maternal mortality ratio for antepartum hemorrhage (APH) is 13/100,000. A large majority of APH deaths (84 percent) are associated with placental abruption, while the remainder are due to placenta previa (PP).
GOALS
l Reduce maternal mortality and morbidity from APH
l Ensure that graduates can competently manage APH
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of this course, the student will be able to:
l Define and list different types of APH
l Define and list degrees of PP
l List symptoms signs and investigations of APH
l Describe first aid management and outline the treatment modalities
CONTENT
l Definition and different types of APH
l Definition and degrees of PP
l Symptoms, signs, special investigations, and complications of PP
l Management of PP
