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N113 - High risk labor & delivery

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Types of dysfunctional labor   show
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show Usually occurs during early stage of labor, less 4cm dilated. Contractions are frequent and resting time between & intensity is decreased. Pain > effectiveness of contractions = lactic acid cycle.  
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show Stop or slow down contractions, with the hope of establishing more effective uterine activity.  
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show Bedrest & sedation, IV fluids, may use oxytocin &/or ROM if pattern continues  
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show Infrequent contractions, occurs after 4 cm dilation, mild to moderate intensity, fetal descent & cervical dilation slows, less intense & less productive.  
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show Overstretched uterus, sedation, CPD - cephalopelvic disproportion  
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Hypertonic labor treatment   show
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Pitocin half-life   show
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Pitocin uses   show
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Pitocin side effects   show
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show Lasting longer than 24 hrs, failure of cervix to dilate, need to prevent maternal & fetal complications  
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Prolonged labor causes   show
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Prolonged labor complications   show
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Prolonged labor treatment   show
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Precipitous labor & delivery   show
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Precipitous labor causes   show
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Precipitous labor risks   show
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show May use MgSO4 (magnesium sulfate) to slow contractions. Can occur with oxytocin overdose  
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Preterm labor   show
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Preterm labor contributing factors   show
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show Maternal - Psychological - concern for baby, Infection r/t PROM, risks r/t tocolytics & bedrest. Fetal - Immaturity of organs, Intraventricular hemorrhage, high mortality  
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show Early detection is key. Stop labor if - no cervical dilation, fetus is viable, no s/s of fetal distress, no medical or obstetrical disorders  
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Preterm labor - other managing factors   show
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When preterm labor that shouldn't be stopped   show
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When it might be okay to stop preterm labor   show
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Ritodrine - Yutopar   show
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Terbutaline sulfate - Brethine   show
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show Started subq then given PO or IV  
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Magnesium sulfate   show
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show Loading dose can cause flushing, warmth, headache, nausea, dizziness, nystagmus. Must watch for decreased deep tendon reflexes - clonus  
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Magnesium sulfate contraindications   show
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Calcium gluconate   show
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Magnesium sulfate fetal effects   show
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show Steroid given to increase lung maturity. Given only if labor can be delayed 24-48 hours.  
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Betamethasone celestone contraindications   show
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Prolapsed umbilical cord   show
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Prolapsed umbilical cord treatment   show
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show Extends beyond 42 weeks or 294 days  
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Post-term risks   show
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