Dressler Module 3 Flashcards
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What are some alternative pain controls
Positioning, Relaxation Techniques, Control breathing with EFFLEURAGE (light massage on abdomen), Positive imagery, Distractions, Acupressure, Massage, Cultural Implications
What does Analgesic Pain Control provide
Provides emotional & physiological benefits but can interfere with respiratory system of newborn. NOT GIVEN IF BIRTH IS WITHIN ONE HOUR
What are opiates
Decreases perception of pain (Narcan, Demerol)
These are used in latent phase and allows mom to rest to conserve energy
Sedative
What do tranquilizers do
relaxes mom and baby (NOT RECOMMENDED)
When can narcotics be given
Active phase
Used during emergencies when quick intervention is necessary (For c-section)
Anesthesia (Drug like novacane or lidocaine placed in vaginal wall)
Pudendal Block
Local in the perineum
Good for EPISIOTOMY
This drug blocks pain sensation from waist down, patient must have an IV to receive. used for POST-OP pain control.
Epidural
Major side effect of an Epidural
Hypotension
This is an injection into 3,4,5 spinal column, Patient must lie flat.
Spinal anesthesia
Norms during Continuous Fetal Monitoring
FHR decreases during contraction Temporary lack of oxygen HR should return to 120 between contractions Monitoring gives ongoing fetal status Fetal Heart Rate should be 120-180
Subjects of Internal Fetal Monitoring
Saline filled catheter in place Ruptured membranes Accurate assessment Monitors FHR Intensity of contractions Risk of infection Permanent record
Early FHR Deceleration
Deceleration starts & ends with each contraction
Variable FHR Decelerations
Deceleration begins & end abruptly, not consistent
Umbilical cord compression
Late FHR Deceleration
Delay in decrease, does not go back to baseline
Uteroplacental insufficiency
Lack of BLOOD FLOW TO PLACENTA
During labor Blood pressure and Heart Rate
Increase during 1st and 2nd stage, returns to pre-labor during 3rd and 4th stage
During labor respirations
Increase and become prone to blood gas disturbances
Some changes to kidney during Labor
They become stressed
Trace of protein as a result of muscle breakdown during labor
Potential for decreased urinary flow due to position
During labor Myometrium
Works very hard
Because baby is pushing on bladder this can occur
Urinary retention can occur
During labor Peristalsis and absorption
slows down and patient is NPO except ice chips
During labor Muscle activity _____ sweating and fluid _____ and patient is at risk for
Increase
Increase
Dehydration
Signs and Symptoms of Impending Labor
Lightening Braxton Hicks Contractions Cervical changes (mucous plug comes out) Increased energy (Nesting syndrome) Weight loss (Polyuria)