Let's push the baby out (Ch. 8)
This stage tells the nurse if mom is in the latent, active, of transitions phase
This is contraindicated for moms who have HIV, Herpes, are GBS (+), have chorio, or placenta previa
What is the Fetal Scalp Electrode? (FSE)
This type of dystocia happens when there is either a hypertonic or hypotonic uterus.
What is uterine dystocia?
If mom has had a previous cesarean, has CPD, placenta previa, maternal risk factors, or malpresentation of the fetus.
What are indications for a cesarean birth?
Baby looks pink, has a heart rate of 110 BPM, has a prompt grimace, has active extremities, and a slow and irregular cry.
What is 9?
Mom gets this at 36 weeks and 72 hours after birth if she is Rh (+)
What is Rhogam?
This category includes:
Baseline is 110-160 BPM
Moderate variability
Early decelerations present
Accelerations present
What is Category I?
The risks of having a precipitous labor.
What are tearing, PPH, anxiety, pain, and/or fetal hypoxia?
This enhances recovery time and morbidity in moms
What is Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS)?
What is 2?
Vaginal: >500 mL
C-Section: >1000 mL
What is QBL?
This is a fetal abnormality you want to give tylenol or antibiotics for mom.
What is fetal tachycardia?
This is the optimal time when you want to induce mom with this medication.
What is 37-39 weeks with Pitocin?
Indications include cord prolapse, rupture of the uterus, or a Category III FHR.
What is an emergent C/S?
Baby has a pink body with blue limbs that are flexed, heart rate is 102, has a prompt grimace and weak cry.
What is 6?
Watch out for this if mom is on Pitocin!
What is fluid retention?
What is placental insufficiency?
This is when mom want to have a vaginal birth after a cesarean, and succeeds.
What is VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean)?
This stage is when the nurse wants to assess mom within the first 24 hours of cesarean birth, then plan their discharge after 24 hours.
What is the postoperative stage?
Baby looks pink, has a strong cry, extremities are flexed, minimal grimace, and has a heart rate of 99.
What is 7?
A medication that is applied to baby's eyes to prevent gonococcal diseases
On this fetal heart strip, you can see the letters "U, V, or W" at any time that lasts for at least 30 seconds.
What are variable decelerations?
This is similar to DVT, but is rare in moms.
What is an amniotic fluid embolism?
This is the main concept for preventing cesarean births.
What is avoiding unneeded costs and risks?
Baby has a pale body, but has a heart rate of 101, a minimal grimace, flaccid extremities, and no cry.
What is 3?