A woman presents at 18 weeks pregnancy for ultrasound scan.  On ultrasound, the placenta is 1 cm from internal os. What is the diagnosis? A. Placenta praevia B. Low lying placenta C. Placenta previa type 2 D. Diagnosis will be decided at 28 week ultrasound […]

So this is the first question of 2022! May you all have a wonderful year full of joy and health.

Next Week’s Quiz Questions will be on Placenta Praevia and Placenta Accreta. The relevant RCOG Guideline can be downloaded HERE

Unfractionated heparin put the patient at risk of Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia. What is the frequency and duration of checking of platelet count in a patient who is receiving unfractionated heparin?

A woman is diagnosed with calf vein DVT during pregnancy at 26 weeks pregnancy. How long should she receive treatment with LMWH?A. Toll 36 weeks B. Throughout pregnancy and should continue at least till 6 weeks postpartum.C. For 3 months from the start of treatmentD. […]

What is the recommendation regarding commencing treatment with LMWH (Low Molecular Weight Heparin) in a Pregnant lady presenting with Suspected DVT or Pulmonary Embolism?A. Treatment should be commenced in Suspected PE, But not in suspected DVT before confirmation.B. In both the conditions, Treatment should be […]

A 32 years old , who has delivered 3 days ago is admitted with tachycardia and breathlessness. On examination- There is painful edema of the left calf muscle. Check all the investigations you would want to do –