Dr. Chapa’s OBGYN Clinical Pearls
Episodes
PCOS
16 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this session, we will cover polycystic ovarian syndrome. Although the etiology is not clearly understood, there are set diagnostic criteria for PCO...
Hyperprolactinemia
10 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Hyperprolactinemia may be physiological, pharmacological, or pathological. In this session, we will review possible causes of, and workup for, an elev...
Primary Amenorrhea
08 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this session, we will review the diagnostic algorithm for primary amenorrhea based on the American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM). Primary...
Methods for estimating pregnancy due date.
05 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This is a brief review of the ACOG committee opinion number 700, Methods for Establishing the Due Date. We will review discrepancies between first, se...
TXA for Postpartum Hemorrhage
30 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Tranexamic acid is ACOG endorsed for the treatment of established postpartum hemorrhage. Postpartum hemorrhage is now defined as greater or equal to 1...
The "4th Trimester"!
28 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this session, we will cover the May 2018 new Committee Opinion from the ACOG on optimizing postpartum care. The postpartum interval, referred to as...
Common Gallbladder Issues in Pregnancy
24 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this session, we will cover cholelithiasis and cholecystitis in pregnancy. Data taken from the society of maternal fetal medicine and the American ...
Emergent therapy for acute onset, severe hypertension during pregnancy and postpartum interval.
18 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this session, we will review the ACOG committee opinion number 692 and the medical protocols for management of acute-onset, severe hypertension dur...
Hypertension in Pregnancy: ACOG Task Force summary
14 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this session, we will highlight the ACOG Task Force Report on Hypertension in Pregnancy.
Maternal Cardiovascular Effects of Pregnancy
13 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this session we will cover the vast cardiovascular changes which occur in the maternal compartment during pregnancy.
Pyelonephritis in Pregnancy
11 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Pyelonephritis Affects up to 2% of women in pregnancy. Complications can include preterm labor, preterm rupture of membranes, Urosepsis, and ARDS. In ...
Kidney Stones in Pregnancy: Part 2
08 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this session, part two, we will cover medical management of renal stones in pregnancy. We will also cover temporary methods of ureter decompression...
Kidney Stones in Pregnancy: Part 1
07 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Nephrolithiasis in pregnancy can be a diagnostic dilemma. However, most patients present with classic flank pain radiating to the groin, with or witho...
HSV in Pregnancy PART 2
05 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This is PART 2 of our HSV in pregnancy podcast. We will cover specifics on pregnancy management, both antepartum and intrapartum. Data is taken from t...
HSV in Pregnancy
05 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
HSV in Pregnancy: Part 1. This session will cover the classification, diagnosis, and general principles of vertical transmission of Herpes Simplex Vir...
Hepatitis B in Pregnancy
31 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Hepatitis B management in pregnancy has had some changes. The Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine recommends the use of Tenofovir when maternal viral ...
Hep C in Pregnancy: PART 2
29 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We present data from the Society of Maternal Fetal Medicine regarding the medical management, intrapartum, and postpartum care of the hepatitis C viru...
Hepatitis C in Pregnancy: Part 1
29 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we will cover hepatitis C infection in pregnancy. This is part one of a two-part series based on the Society for Maternal Fetal Medici...
Management of suboptimally dated pregnancy
25 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Attempts to minimize risks of prematurity balanced with the risks of a postmature fetus, are central to the management of the poorly dated pregnancy. ...
The Kleihauer Betke Test
19 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A quick review on the science, indications, and utilization of the KB test in pregnancy.
Gestational Diabetes Update
17 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A clinical review and synopsis of the practice bulletin from February 2018 from the American College of OB/GYN on gestational diabetes.