MIDTERMS(SKILLS Flashcards
Prevent infection
2. Increase the viability of the area by removing the bloody discharge
3. Promote comfort
PERINEAL PREPARATION (sterile)
PURPOSE
Help prevent infection so that the birth canal is not contaminated
2. Observe ASEPTIC technique
PRINCIPLES
FRONT TO BACK
➔ Anterior to posterior - s.pubis to anal region
➔ Center to periphery - in inguinal region to mid thigh
DIRECTION
helps in management of labor for filipino women w/ normal labor; increases 1
cm/hr
PARTOGRAPH
cervical dilatation, contraction pattern
PROGRESS OF LABOR
pulse, temp, bp, urine voided
MATERNAL WELL-BEING
FHR, color of amniotic fluid
FETAL WELL-BEING:
- Antepartum hemorrhage 5. malpresentation
- Fetal distress 6. Very premature baby
- Previous cs section 7. Severe preeclampsia & eclampsia
- Multiple pregnancy 8. Obvious obstructed labo
CONDITIONS THAT DON’T NEED PARTOGRAPH
- normal
GREEN
passes alert line
YELLOW
abnormal & passes action line
RED -
symbol “X”
2. Start when woman is in ACTIVE LABOR (4 cm or more) and is contracting
adequately (3-4 contractions in 10 minutes)
3. Start plotting on alert line in the intersection corresponding cervical
dilatation finding
4. Perform internal examination every 4 hours, or more often if necessary
Recording the findings in the partograph
If plotting reaches alert line:
consider referral, Alert transport services,
Monitor intensively
If plotting reaches the action line: r
refer to hospital unless birth is imminent
“ I
intact
C ”
clear
M
meconium stained
A
absent
B
BLOODY
If she remains in latent phase for next 8 hours (labor is prolonged),
transfer
her to hospital.