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Obstetrics & gynaecology · Pattern recognition
Antepartum haemorrhage
5 findings. Cover the answers and work down the list — then flip it and predict the finding from the diagnosis.
PAINLESS bright-red bleeding, soft non-tender uterus, high presenting partPlacenta praevia
PAINFUL bleeding, a woody-hard tender uterus, shock out of proportionPlacental abruption
Painless bleeding with fetal distress immediately after the membranes ruptureVasa praevia
Severe constant pain, loss of station and maternal collapse in labourUterine rupture
Light bleeding with mucus as the cervix dilates in early labourA "show" (mucus plug)