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on: Jun 28, 2018
Postpartum woman are at an increased risk of thrombus formation immediately following birth due to an increased __________ level.
 
  Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.

Question 2

Abruptio placenta is a risk factor for amniotic fluid embolism.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: plasma fibrinogen
Levels of plasma fibrinogen tend to remain elevated during the first few postpartal weeks. Although this alteration exerts a protective effect against hemorrhage, it increases the patient's risk of thrombus formation.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: True
Risk factors for amniotic fluid embolism include induction of labor, maternal age over 35, operative delivery, placenta previa, abruptio placenta, polyhydramnios, eclampsia, and cervical or uterine lacerations.


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