CASE DISCUSSION
Emergency Management of Placental Abruption
Presented India by Dr. Isha RaniViews
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Case Description
Placental abruption is a serious medical emergency where the placenta detaches from the uterine wall before delivery, potentially depriving the fetus of oxygen and nutrients. Prompt recognition of placental abruption is crucial for effective emergency management. The main presenting symptom of...
Case Summary
- Abruptio placentae is defined as the premature separation of a normally implanted placenta from the uterine wall after 20 weeks of gestation until delivery. It complicates 0.5 to 1.5% of pregnancies and can lead to fetal death in approximately 1 in 500 births. Around one-third of antepartum hemorrhages are due to abruptio placentae, also known as accidental hemorrhage.
Speaker Profile
Dr. Isha Rani
Director of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Citizens Medical Centre(CMC), JharkhandDr. Isha Rani is a renowned Gynecologist/Obstetrician in Bangalore. She completed her DNB - Obstetrics & Gynecology from NBE, New Delhi and MBBS from KMC Manipal . She currently practices at Altius Hospital in Rajajinagar and Altius Hospitals in Rajarajeshwari Nagar, Bengaluru.
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