92 Preeclampsia Overview/pathophysiology Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy are the most frequently reported medical complications of pregnancy. Classification terminology has been confusing and nonuniform. American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG)…
89 Diabetes in pregnancy Overview/pathophysiology According to the National Diabetes Data Group Classification, there are four types of diabetes (ADA, 2006). They are type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM), called insulin-dependent…
90 Hyperemesis gravidarum Overview/pathophysiology Nausea and vomiting are common symptoms of unknown cause in the first trimester of pregnancy. Although mildly or moderately distressing, they do not cause metabolic imbalance….
91 Postpartum wound infection Overview/pathophysiology Wound infection is one of the postpartum (puerperal) infections that women may develop after childbirth. The infection rate for patients with a cesarean is 5%-15%,…
88 Bleeding in pregnancy Overview/pathophysiology Hemorrhage during pregnancy continues to be a leading cause of morbidity and mortality. Although at times it may be minor, bleeding can be life threatening…
87 Sickle cell pain crisis Overview/pathophysiology Sickle cell disease (SCD) comprises a group of hereditary blood disorders in which hemoglobin S (HbS) is the dominant hemoglobin. HbS (sickle hemoglobin) replaces…
83 Fractures in children Overview/pathophysiology Fractures are common childhood injuries and usually the result of trauma (falls, motor vehicle accidents, sports injuries, child abuse) or bone disease with abnormally fragile…
81 Cystic fibrosis Overview/pathophysiology Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a chronic, progressive multisystem disease in which there is dysfunction of the exocrine (mucus-producing) glands and abnormal transport of sodium and chloride…
80 Child abuse and neglect Overview/pathophysiology The problem of child abuse and neglect, formerly called “battered child syndrome,” is now recognized as a serious threat to children in the United…
