High Yield OB/GYN Review for Step 2 CK & Shelf Exam (Part 1 of 2)

Postpartum Hemorrhage and Labor Management00:00:27

Discusses causes of postpartum hemorrhage (uterine atony, retained placenta, lacerations) and their respective treatments. Explains the active phase of labor, defining adequate contractions (Montevideo units), arrest of labor, and management of emergencies like uterine rupture and cord prolapse.

Fetal Monitoring and Maternal Physiology00:06:02

Covers fetal tachycardia and bradycardia, fetal heart rate accelerations, and non-stress tests. Outlines physiologic changes in pregnancy, including hematologic and cardiac adaptations, as well as management of shoulder dystocia.

Infections and Prenatal Screening00:14:13

Details maternal infections like endometritis and chorioamnionitis. Covers prenatal screening markers, including AFP and nuchal translucency, and the role of drugs like clomiphene and rhogam in obstetric care.

Hypertensive Disorders and Placental Complications00:21:37

Focuses on the diagnosis and management of preeclampsia and eclampsia, including magnesium sulfate therapy. Discusses third-trimester bleeding differentials such as placenta abruption and placenta previa/accreta spectrum.

Skin Conditions, DVT, and Preterm Birth00:27:31

Covers pregnancy-specific dermatoses, management of DVT/PE in pregnancy, and amniotic fluid embolism. Reviews the timeline for using magnesium, tocolytics, and steroids in preterm delivery.

Neonatal Care, Infections, and Postpartum00:33:24

Discusses neonatal infections (GBS, E. coli, Listeria), management of preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM), vertical transmission prevention for HIV/Hep B, and postpartum thyroiditis.