OB/PEDS Flashcards
Post Delivery Hemorrhage & Control
Fundal Massage-stimulates secretion of pictocin and oxytocin (from pituitary gland)
Breast Feed
Trauma-control all external factors
Most important question of Child Birth
Do you have to move your bowels?-means child birth is imminent
Transport OB position
Left lateral recumbent, decreases chances of supine hypotension, Baby is putting pressure on the Vena Cava which decreases pre-load.
Pregnacy BP & HR
BP usually drops 10-20 & HR increases 10-20
Where is the egg fertilized?
Uteran tube (formerly the fallopian tube)
ECTOPIC Pregnancy S/S +time frame
Pregnancy that occurs outside the uterus. Excruciating abdominal pain, usually unilateral, Ovaries are in the RLQ &LLQ, vaginal bleeding(bright red), 4-10 WEEKS(most important sign), fertilized egg is coming down fallopian/uteran tube and seats somewhere other than the ovary
Abrutio Placentae S/S + Time Frame
Complete or partial rupture from of the placentae usually from deceleration injury(rear end type). Bright red vaginal bleeding, exruciating pn, LATE 2nd-3RD TRIMESTER
Placentae Previa S/S + Time Frame
LATE 2nd-3rd Trimester, PAINLESS spotting/vaginal bleeding,
Placentae is blocking the cervix preventing baby from birthing, can be partial or complete block causing fetal distress, If they have prenatal care they will know they have it. If they don’t they won’t(and in turn you won’t till after) know. C-Section is definitive and only Treatment
Breech Birth
someting other than the head presenting during child birth, only treatment is rapid transport. Put STERILE dressing on exposed limbs
Prolapse Cord & TX
umbilical cord precedes the baby during birth putting pressure on the cord, elevate the hips, doggy style, create a void space, whatever works. Never cut the cord or push or pull on the baby
Function of the Placentae? How many blood vessels and arteries
Transport O2 and nutrients to the baby via the umbilical cord. 2 arteries and 1 vein
Stage 1 of Birth
Onset of contractions to complete dilation of Cervix-10CM. 10CM is beginning of stage 2
Stage 2 of Birth
full dilation of (10Cm) to the delivery of the baby. Baby is fully out is the beginning of stage 3
Stage 3 of Birth
Baby is fully delivered to delivery of the placentae
PreEclampsia S/S
is gestational high blood pressure 140/90 +
N/V, weakness coupled with tinnitis, blurred vision, headaches
Eclampsia S/S & TX
seizures during pregnancy whether or not they have a previous history.
TX-mag sulfate 2-4 grams if mag don’t work goto Benzos. U have 2 stop seizures based on implied consent