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Twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) is a rare condition of pregnancy that affects identical twins and other multiple pregnancies when two or more fetuses share a placenta.

In this episode, Nurse Mo reviews:

  • Key terms associated with this condition
  • Pathophysiology of TTTS
  • The Quintero staging system
  • Complications of TTTS
  • Nursing implications using the Straight A Nursing LATTE method

Review polyhydramnios (episode 244) and oligohydramnios (episode 220), two complications that can accompany TTTS.

Download the FREE Straight A Nursing LATTE method template here.

Read the article on twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome and view references here.

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