Emergency Childbirth Flashcards
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What is involved in a quick look of a suspected woman in labour?
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D - Does she look pregnant H - Have her waters broken C - Contractions - regular, powerful S - Signs of breathlessness S - Signs of anaemia I - Is the baby kicking F - foetal heart sounds B - Bp and urine tests
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Q
Quick history of a woman in labour
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D - Duration of the pregnancy A - Age of expectant mother N - Number of deliveries P - Previous complications/pregnancy A - Any illness during pregnancy
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Q
What is the first stage of labour?
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From the onset of regular rhythmical and painful contractions to the full dilation of the cervix.
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Q
What is the second stage of labour?
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From the full dilation of the cervix to the complete delivery of the baby
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Q
What is the third stage of labour?
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From the birth of the baby to the complete expulsion of the placenta and membranes.
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Q
Treatment aims of emergency childbirth
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• The mother
- prevent infection
- prevent trauma
- relieve pain
• The baby
- Resuscitate
- Maintain body heat
- Prevent trauma
