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Types of episiotomy

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Midline, mediolateral (to the side)

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Episiotomy

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Surgical incision of the perineum to enlarge the area to allow for a safe delivery preventing a tear

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Indications of episiotomy

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Prevent damage to perineum, sphincter and rectum, prevent jagged tears, reduce risk to fetus, protect bladder, prevent future over stretching

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Complications with episiotomy

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Blood loss, infection, pain, discomfort, painful intercourse

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Methods to reduce need for episiotomy

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Kegel exercises, massage, avoid lithotomy position when pushing, side lying, warm compresses, breathing techniques

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Nursing care for episiotomy

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Offer support and comfort, available for surgical needs, document, maintain sterility

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Care to episiotomy

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Ice, assess pain, assess perineum, teach care, sitz bath, topical creams

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Cesarean section

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A surgical procedure with an incision through the transabdominal site to remove a fetus

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C section purpose

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Preserve life or health of mom and baby, prevent further complications

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Types of c section incisions

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Vertical through skin and uterus
Horizontal though skin, vertical through uterus
Horizontal through skin and uterus

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What type of c section is the only kind that can be considered for future vaginal birth?

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Horizontal

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Indications for c section

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Malpresentation of fetus, prolapsed cord, implanted placenta, herpes/HIV, pelvic disproportion, failure to progress

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Number one issue for mortality

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Hemorrhaging

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Major complications of c section

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Aspiration, PE, would infection, dehiscence, thrombophlebitis, hemorrhage, uti, injury to bowel or bladder

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Preop nursing care

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Education of possible c section, if scheduled do labs, vs, shave, bath, h&p, decide on anesthesia, npo 8 hrs, antacids, consent

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Immediate preop prep

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IV, catheterization, remove dentures and stuff, allergies, npo, consent, explain procedure, emotional support

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In trap nursing care

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Time out, I’d patient, sterile field, assist with counts, positioning, safety, assist father, baby care

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Post op nursing care

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Assess fundus, lochia, vital signs, dressing, pain, foley, IV, deep breathing, anti thrombotic stockings

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Estimated blood loss for vaginal delivery

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500ml

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Estimated blood loss for c section

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1000ml

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Daily care and assessment of c section

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BUBBLIE

Peri care, homan sign, assess incision, sutures, vs, oob, bonding, pain Meds

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Systemic analgesia

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Crosses placental barrier, blood brain barrier, stadol

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Nerve block analgesia

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Local injection of xylocaine into perineal tissues or pudendal nerve block

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Epidural anesthesia

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Into subarachnoid space

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General anesthesia

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Unconsciousness, not usually choice

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Nursing responsibilities r/t epidural

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Assess IV, we’ll hydrated, maintain sterility, support patient, assess for hypotension, decrease respirations, fetal hr, loss of sensation

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Complications with epidurals

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Hypotension, bradycardia, dura tear, spinal headache, catheter migration, abscess, hematoma

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Post delivery care

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Assess for hypotension and resp depression, stress incontinence, spinal headache, itchiness, n/v

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General anesthesia care

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Not done unless emergency

Assess anesthesia, cricoid pressure, roll pt hip to relieve aorta and vena cava

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VBAC

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Vaginal birth after cesarean section- must have had horizontal incision, good pelvis, risk for uterine rupture