Complications of Birth Flashcards
Recognition of signs of poor fetal perfusion
Interventions for poor fetal perfusion
Uterine rupture
OBSTETRIC EMERGENCY
caused by scarring on the uterus
Risk factors for uterine rupture
- multiple C-sections
- no previous vaginal deliveries
- induced labor
- multifetal gestation
- infection
- short interval between pregnancies
S/S of uterine rupture
- fetal distress
- loss of fetal station
- severe lower abd pain
- shock
- pale skin
- tachycardia
- diaphoresis
Nursing Interventions for uterine rupture
- O2
- IV fluids
- Continuous fetal monitoring
- prepare for immendiate C-section
Indications for VBAC
- Women with 1 or 2 previous C-sections & low transverse uterine incision
- Clinically adequate pelvis based on pelvimetry or prior vaginal birth.
- Undocumented uterine scars unless there is a high suspicious there was a classic incision performed previously.
- Absence of other uterine scars or Hx of previous uterine rupture
Cord Prolapse
MEDICAL EMERGENCY; fetus O2 supply is cut off
cord enters the pelvis in front of the fetal head & as the head descends it puts pressure on the cord.
Risk factors for cord prolapse
- polyhydramnioes
- premature rupture of membrane
- fetal malpresentation
- fetus small for gestational age
Nursing Intervention for cord prolapse
- Displacement of the presenting part by knee chest position OR
- Manual displacement with your hand
- -followed by a STAT c-section
- indicators of transient cord compression are variable decels on the fetal heart tracing
Assessment & Interventions for dysfunctional labor pattern
(2 types)
- Hypertonic (tachysystolic)
* there is more than 5 contractions in 10 min window.
* can decrease fetal perfusion
Interventions:
* turn pitocin off if its running
* provide O2 & IV fluids to help perfusion - Hypotonicity
* there is too few contractions which prolong labor
**Interventions **
administer pitocin to increase strength & frequency of contraction
Interventions for both dysfunctional labor patterns
- Monitor fetal heart rate & maternal VS
- watch for infection
Chorioamniontitis
infection of the amniotic cavity; bacteria in the vagina can be introdiced into uterus due to frequent vaginal exams
thats why we only want to check cervix when membranes are ruptured
Risk factors for chorioamnionitis
prolonged ruptures of membranes & frequent vaginal exams are the two main causes
Signs for chorioamnionitis
clinical manifestations
- maternal fever
- fetal tachycardia
- uterine tenderness
- foul odor of amniotic fluid