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Ans. B: Placenta Lying in the Lower Segment Abruptio placentae: It is a form of antepaum hemorrhage where bleeding occurs due to premature separation of normally situated placenta. Hypeension in the pregnancy is impoant predisposing factor Symptoms -- Vaginal Bleeding (78%) -- Abdominal Pain (66%)-May be severe and constant, posterior placenta may present with back pain Signs - Vital signs suggestive of cardiovascular compromise-Tachycardia, ohostatic changes in Blood Pressure and pulse - Evaluate for external signs of trauma - Uterus hypeonic or tense (Couvelaire Uterus)-Fundus tender to palpation
Hypeension in the pregnancy is impoant predisposing factor
Placenta lying in the lower segment
Tender and hard uterus
Continuous bleeding per vaginum
Placenta lying in the lower segment