Dr. Chapa’s OBGYN Clinical Pearls

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**Dr. Chapa’s OBGYN Clinical Pearls**

Relevant, evidence based, and practical information for medical students, residents, and practicing healthcare providers regarding all things women’s healthcare! This podcast is intended to be clinically relevant, engaging, and FUN, because medical education should NOT be boring! Welcome…to Clinical Pearls.

Latest Episodes:

Syphilis Jul 14, 2018

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In this session, we will discuss the clinical stages of syphilis, diagnosis, treatments, and pregnancy considerations.

Gonococcal Infection Jul 13, 2018

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In this session, we will cover the microbiology and the pathophysiological processes of gonococcal infections. Screening, treatment, and prevention of neonatal infection will also be reviewed. Data is taken from the ACOG bulletin as well as the practice guidelines from the CDC.

Chlamydial Infection in Women Jul 12, 2018

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Chlamydia Trachomatis is the most common bacterial STI. In this session, we will review screening recommendations, treatment, pregnancy considerations, and end with a quick recap and review of the microbiology of the organism.

PART 2: Chronic Hypertension in Pregnancy Jul 11, 2018

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In this short session, we will cover recommended delivery times for women with chronic hypertension as well as breast-feeding on antihypertensive medications.

Chronic Hypertension in Pregnancy Jul 10, 2018

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Chronic hypertension affects 3 to 5% of all pregnancies. In this session, we will cover the SMFM and ACOG bulletins on the subject. Which patients need treatment? What meds should be used? What are the risks of chronic hypertension in pregnancy? Answers to these questioms AND MORE will be covered.

Pre-labor rupture of membranes (PROM) Jul 05, 2018

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In January 2018, the ACOG changed the terminology for PROM, now referred to as pre-labor rupture of membranes. In this session, we will review practice bulletin 188 and discuss the clinical management of both term and preterm PROM.

Lactation Jul 05, 2018

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In this session, we will review the process of mammogenesis and lactogenesis as well as the process of lactation. Mastitis and breast abscess management will also be reviewed.

Managing fetal macrosomia Jul 02, 2018

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Fetal macrosomia predisposes both the mother and child to increased risks. In this review, a summary of the ACOG practice bulletin #173, we will review risk factors for fetal macrosomia, the diagnosis, and when a primary elective C-section should be considered for the condition.

Update on Maternal Alloimmunization (Part 2) Jun 25, 2018

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This is part 2 of our series on maternal alloimmunization. In this session, we will review prevention of RH isoimmunization with a brief review on RhoGAM use according to the ACOG practice bulletin # 181.

Update on Maternal Alloimminization (Part 1). Jun 25, 2018

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In March 2018, the ACOG released an updated practice bulletin on the management of alloimmunization during pregnancy. The ability to determine genotype of an RH positive father and the use of middle cerebral artery Doppler ultrasound have revolutionized the care of alloimmunization. This is part one of a two-part series.