paramedics responsibility delivery Flashcards

1
Q

what should a paramedic do as contractions occur ?

A

listen to mum (is she pushing)

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2
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what should paramedics do? if mum is pushing

A

have a look head may be visible

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3
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what should paramedics do if the head is visible?

A

support the birth of the head by applying gentle pressure as the head advances

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4
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what should a paramedic do when the head has been delivered?

A

allow the mother chance to rest before the next contraction.

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5
Q

the head is delivered and mother gets a contraction, what will happen next?

A

rest of the baby should deliver

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6
Q

what to do when baby is born?

A

place between mothers legs or on abdomen for drying and covering

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7
Q

what is important to maintain in a newborn?

A

keeping them warm (thermoregulation).

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8
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what to note about babies ? (to do with colour and extremities)

A

can have a blue tinge at extremities immediately after birth but the rest of the babies body will become normal colour within 5 minutes

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