Maternity part 3 Flashcards
the initiation of uterine contractions by artificial means before spontaneous labor
induction of labor
name some indications for induction of labor
abruptio placentae, choriamnioitis, fetal demise, hx of precipitous delivery, HTn disorder, PROM, post term pregnancy, Fetal compromise (IUGR, oligohydramnios)
5 component tool for predicting inducibility
Bishop score (the higher the # the more inducible), objective measurements
what are the 5 components of the Bishop score
position of cervix, consitency, effacement, dilation, baby’s station
the higher the score the ______ inducible the women
more
what happens during the pathophysiology of induction (maternal and fetal factors)
- Uterine muscles- strecth, prostoglandin released
- cervical pressure- oxytocin is released
- inhibition of Ca binding- oxytocin & prostoglandin which causes contractions
what methods are used for induction
stimulate prostaglandin release, admin of prostaglandin, or admin of oxytocin
what alternative methods are used for induction
herbals (red rasberry tea, accupuncture, castor oil, nipple stimulation, intercourse
more then 5 contractions in 10 minutes when averaged over a 30 minute window
tachysystole (major risk factor when induce labor)
what is used to ripen/open the cervix and/or stimulate labor
dilators, prepidil, amniotomy, cervidil, misoprostol
amniotomy is also known as
rupture of membranes
ROM release what
prostoglandins
ROM that release prostoglandins which speed up contractions, done anytime before or during labor, but when done before labor it is considered an induction procedure
amniotomy
what are the risks with amniotomy
infection, prolapsed cord, compression of cord
when is amniotomy contraindicated
HIV (risk of trasmisison to NB), disengaged fetal head
what needs to be documented with amniotomy
FHR, temperature, fluid (amt., color, odor), time
examiner digitally frees membranes of amniotic sac from the lower segment of uterus around cervical os
membrane stripping
when is membrane stripping done
at term, prenatal appt
what does membrane stripping cause
prostaglandin release from sac/cervix, and labor within 48 hours
what are the risks of membrane stripping
accidental ROM, vaginal placenta
mechanical dilation with weighted balloon pressing on internal os
foley bulb dilator
what does the foley bulb dilator lead to the release of
prostaglandin release, cervical ripening, and uterine contractions
what are the advantages of the foley bulb dilator
low cost, small risk of tachysystole, decrease duration of labor, decrease risk of C/S
what are the risks of using foley bulb dilator
vaginal bleeding, ROM, infection
absorbs fluid from surrounding tissue causing a dilator effect on the cervical os,
hygroscopic dilators
what is laminaria made of
stem of seaweed, remove after 12-24 hours, repeat prn, risks are infection
PGE2 preparation in a vaginal insert placed in posterior vagina which releases prostaglandins at a slow rate (0.3mg/hr)
cervidil (slow release)
cervidil
remove prior to ROM, increases success of delivery within 24 hours, doesn’t decrease risk of C/S, looks like shoe string (allows for easy removal)
risks with cervidil
tachysystole with FHR changes, PPH, uterine rupture, need to continue fetal/maternal monitoring for @ least 2 hours after removal
administration guidelines with cervidil
store in fridge, need to remain in bed 30 minutes after placement, if have too many ctx it must be removed, monitor uterine activity and FHR for minimum of 2 hours, if tachysystole occurs remove immediately, remove at onset of active labor or 12 hours after insertion, MUST remove before start of pitocin
who don’t you want to give cervidil to
pts with asthma, can result in broncho restriction
placement of cervidil
posterior fornix of vagina
intracervical PGE2 gel, releases prostaglandins at a faster rate than intravaginal insert, can repeat dose in 6-12 hours, coats cervix (doesn’t go in os)
prepidil
what does prepidil cause
cervical ripening and uterine ctx, increases vaginal delivery, doesn’t decrease risk for C/S
risks of prepidil
tachysystole with FHR changes, PPH, uterine rupture
administration guidelines for prepidil
given by MD or midwife, stored in fridge (room temp before application), stop if have too many ctx if need to stop administer tocolytic, 30 minute rest after given, monitor fetal and ctx for 4 hours after administration, delay oxytocin administration 6-12 hours
tablet prostaglandin, more effective but not FDA approved, synthetic PGE1 agent, safe use 1–mcg tablet (use 1/4 of tablet) vaginal or oral, low cost
Misiprostol (Cytotec)
risks of Misiprostol (Cytotec)
increased incidence of significant tachysystole with or without FHR changes
administration guidelines of Misiprostol (Cytotec)
continuous monitoring of uterine activity and FHR, can be repeated Q 3-6 hours, delay oxytocin for 4 hours after last dose
when is Misiprostol (Cytotec) contraindicated
previous C/S, or uterine surgery bc of possible uterine rupture
common for induction/augmentation, oxytocic, stimulates uterine contractons bc the myometrial cells more excitable and increase strength of ctx
oxytocin (Pitocin)
what is oxytocin used for
control PPH, induction
oxytocin is naturally released from maternal pituitary gland in response to what
cervical pressure, dilation, effacement
what is the goal of oxytocin
to stimulate ctx that produce cervical changes and fetal descent while avoiding tachysystole and fetal distress (Q2-3 minutes, last 60-90 seconds)
standard Pitocin dose
20 units/1000ml LR
ALWAYS administer with pump!!!
then titrated to the ctx pattern we want
what has to be assessed prior to increasing pitocin
fetal status (FHR), ctx pattern (duration, intensity, frequency), uterine tone (soften, frequency, intensity, duration)
Pitocin calculation
*what changes
20 units x 1 hr. x. min x. 1000 mu
*the mu of Pitocin ordered/minute
risks with Pitocin
uterine tachysystole, fetal distress, HTN, hypotension, uterine rupture, water intoxication (exess fluid in kidneys, dilution, hyponatremia, which all increase risk for seizures)
Administration guidelines for Pitocin
monitor VS, FHR, I&O, uterine exam, ALWAYS piggyback Pitocin NEVER main line (always placed on lowest port), resting tone (soft btwn ctx to allow fetal perfusion), baseline resting tone 0-10mmHg
if you have a pt who is in tachysystole what would you do
STOP Pitocin, give Tocolytic
stimulating of a spontaneous occurring labor, but not progressing the way we want
augmentation, continually monitor, MD must be on unit @ all times
during an emergency delievery, what position do you want to keep mother prior to delivery and why
left side to decrease hypotension syndrome
when the babies head is out what do you have mom do
stop pushing, check umbilical cord, suction or wipe the mouth and nose, place hands on each side of babies head, apply gentle pressure to head and guide downward, after delivery of placenta massage uterus until firm
dystocia
difficulty delivering shoulders
McRoberts
hyperflex moms legs backwards, which opens pelvis to aid in delivery, apply suprapubic pressure to push shoulder down
once the baby is out, prior to cutting umbilical cord where do you place baby
keep baby at uterine level to aid blood flow to baby
umbilical cord has ? arteries and veins
2 arteries 1 vein
if you have a baby with a heart rate less than 100 with no respiratory effort what do you do w
CPR
placental separation
lengthening of cord, increase gush of blood, check for placenta for missing fragments, assess vagina
what can be done to decrease risk of hemorrhage
breast feeding, massage of uterus
the most common type of cesarean incision is
low transverse
which type of anesthesia is most commonly used for cesarean
regional
which of the following is contraindicated with an external cephalic version
polyhydramnios
an episiotomy is routinely performed because of its ability to speed delivery and heal faster than a laceration ? T OR F
false
forceps and vacuum extractors are not used in a cesarean birth? T OR F
false
what is not an automatic reason for a C/S
fetal distress (POPI)
brestfeeding after a cesarean, can it be done
yes, with help and support
a vaginal birth after c/s
contraindicated after a classical incision
what factors affect labor pain
fear, culture, support, previous experience, physical causes (stretching of perineum, pressure ctx of uterine muscles)
what is a good question to ask a pt about their pain
what is your plan for pain management
will sedatives have the same effect on mom as fetus
yes, they are used in early phase of labor and false labor
what sedatives are used for relaxation
seconal, ambien, Phenergan, vistaril, benadryl
systemic (IV/IM Rx)
all cross the placenta, fetus is greatly affected, if given too early cause prolonged labor, if given too late can cause fetal problems after delivery
common systemic Rx
nubain, stadol, Demerol, fentanyl*
doesn’t cross the placenta as well so has limited affects on NB
Side effects of systemic Rx
mom & fetus: resp depression, urinary retention, N/V, drosey, dizziness, itching
fetus: decrease variability, decrease baseline, wont see accelerations
nursing care when giving pt systemic rx for pain
viod prior to giving, admin at peak of ctx (decrease the blood flow to fetus), precipitate withdrawal, assess VS (can decrease sucking in NB)
what can reverse pain rx effects
Narcan
watch for withdraw on baby and possibility of seizure
local anesthetic into tissue which blocks pain transmission, remain awake
regional anesthesia
placed in pudendal nerve, relief of perineal stretching, has no SE
pudendal
forceps, vacuum, episiotomy repair
medication placed into the epidural space via lumbar spine, doesn’t reach fetus circulation
epidural anestesia
toxic reaction to epidural
LOC convulsions, cardiovascular collapse
major maternal side effect of epidural
maternal hypotension
fetus: late decels (decrease of O2 to fetus)
nursing care after placement of epidural
lateral tilt 10-15 minutes after, void prior, monitor hypotension, monitor pain
what do you do if you have hypotension after placement of epidural
administer O2, IV bolus, trendelenburg, elevate legs, notifiy anesthesia, administer ephedrine if needed
what is a common side effect of epidural
itching
injected into spinal fluid in the subarachnoid space, prevents windows
spinal anesthesia
risks and complications of spinal
high spinal (RR issues), intubation, hypotension, spinal HA
Tx for spinal HA
fluids, caffeine, encourage lay flat, blood patch will remove maternal blood and relieve HA instantly
emergency C/S or difficult spinal/epidural, mother is not awake
general anesthesia
complications with general
fetal depression: Rx will reach the fetus in 2 minutes, anticipate resuscitation
alteration in the progress of labor
dystocia
delivery of malpresented fetus (complete, frank, incomplete)
breech extraction
risks with breech extraction
head trauma, entrapment, meconium aspiration, fetal asphyxia
procedure to change fetal presentation
version
external maternal abdominal manipulation to change fetus from breech, oblique or transverse lie to vertex presentation
external cephalic version
criteria for external cephalic version
single fetus, 36 weeks gestation, not engaged, adequate fluid, NST reactive, US, if have previous uterine surgery or malformed uterus cant do version
what has to be done intra op for external cephalic version
NPO, IV, NST, tocolytic (soften uterus to aid with movement)
when do you have to stop the external cephalic version
repeat failures, too much pain, abnormal FH pattern
nursing care after external cephalic version
VS, fetal status, RhoGam (fetal/maternal bleeding)
what would be a sign of revision of the external cephalic version
excess movement
multiple gestation to deliver 2nd twin after vaginal delivery of 1st, (not common procedure)
internal/podalic version
unplanned tear in perineum, uterus, vaginal wall or supporting tissues during delivery, more common with nulliparas, rapid head expulsion, LGA
laceration
1st degree laceration
skin & mucous membranes
2nd degree laceration
skin & mucous membranes & muscle
3rd degree laceration
skin & mucous membranes & muscle & anal sphincter
4th degree laceration
skin & mucous membranes & muscle & through anal sphincter & rectal mucosa
incision to enlarge the vaginal outlet
episiotomy
what are disadvantages of an episiotomy
increases PP pain, infection, blood loss, painful intercourse, flatal incontinence
what are the 2 locations of an episitomy
*midline
less blood loss but can extend to 4th degree laceration
*mediolateral
perineum cut at 45 degree angle, advantage is no 4th degree laceration
after repiar of laceration/episiotomy you want to assess
site, bleeding, drainage, edema, odor, tenderness, hardened areas, approximated
what patient teaching can you do for an laceration/episiotomy repair
clean front to back, peri bottle, apply ice, ibuprofen, Colace, dermaplast, sitz bath, change pads frequently
instrument (2 curved blades) that are used during delivery for holding, repositioning or extracting the fetal head
forceps
*used during the second stage of labor (pushing)
3 types of forceps
outlet (head is visible on perineum)
low (fetal skull is at station +2 not yet on pelvic floor)
midforceps ( fetal skull above station 2
when using forceps what do you document
procedure, placed, type used, # of applications, amt of time used
maternal risks of using forceps
infection, hemorrhage, trauma, laceration
fetal risks of using forceps
facial trauma, cephalahematoma, capet (increase risk of jaundice later)
vacuum applied to fetal head to assist with birth (negative pressure), d/c after a maximum of 3 pop offs, cant be applied longer than 30 minutes
vacuum assisted birth
contraindications for vacuum assisted birth
true CPD, non vertex presentation, extreme premature, macrosomia, fetal scalp trauma
chignon
artificial capet, it will go away on its own (hours to 3 days)