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N113 - High risk labor & delivery

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Types of dysfunctional labor   Hypertonic, hypotonic, prolonged, precipitous  
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Hypertonic labor pattern   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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Goal of hypertonic labor   Stop or slow down contractions, with the hope of establishing more effective uterine activity.  
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Hypertonic labor treatment   Bedrest & sedation, IV fluids, may use oxytocin &/or ROM if pattern continues  
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Hypotonic labor pattern   Infrequent contractions, occurs after 4 cm dilation, mild to moderate intensity, fetal descent & cervical dilation slows, less intense & less productive.  
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Hypotonic labor causes   Overstretched uterus, sedation, CPD - cephalopelvic disproportion  
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Hypertonic labor treatment   Pitocin, steadily increase dosage until contractions are 2-4 min apart lasting 40-60 seconds  
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Pitocin half-life   2-3 minutes  
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Pitocin uses   To induce labor or regulate contractions  
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Pitocin side effects   Contractions closer than 2 minutes, intensity >90 mm Hg (Mercury), duration >90 seconds, resting tone >20 mm Hg, either felt by palpation or intrauterine catheter. Fetal tachycardia, bradycardia, late decels, altered variability  
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Prolonged labor   Lasting longer than 24 hrs, failure of cervix to dilate, need to prevent maternal & fetal complications  
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Prolonged labor causes   Cephalopelvic disproportion, fetal malposition  
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Prolonged labor complications   Maternal - uterine atony, exhaustion, risk for uterine rupture, infection, hemorrhage Fetal - reduced fetal perfusion, fetal asphyxia  
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Prolonged labor treatment   Identify cause &/or complications, stimulate with oxytocin or ROM, birth by c-section if severe maternal/fetal distress  
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Precipitous labor & delivery   Rapid labor that lasts less than 3 hours  
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Precipitous labor causes   Rapid cervical dilation & fetal descent, exceptionally strong contractions, multiparity, large pelvis, small fetus in favorable position  
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Precipitous labor risks   Uterine rupture, postpartum hemorrhage, amniotic fluid embolism, cervical & perineal tears, rapid change in pressure on fetus can lead to cerebral trauma  
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Precipitous labor treatment   May use MgSO4 (magnesium sulfate) to slow contractions. Can occur with oxytocin overdose  
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Preterm labor   20-37 weeks, documented uterine contractions 4 in 20 minutes &/or ruptured membranes, documented cervical change or effacement of 80%, dilation of 2 cm  
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Preterm labor contributing factors   Infection, placenta previa, abruptio, history of abortion, abdominal surgery, PIH, incomplete cervix, smoking, maternal age, multiple gestation  
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Preterm labor risks   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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Preterm labor management   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   Bedrest, hydration - dehydration will cause uterus to constrict, medications  
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When preterm labor that shouldn't be stopped   Severe PIH, fetal anomalies that are incompatible with life, chorioamnionitis - infection in amnionic fluid, hemorrhage, fetal death, severe abruptio placenta, severe fetal growth restriction  
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When it might be okay to stop preterm labor   Dilation of 5 cm or more, mild chronic hypertension, stable placenta previa, uncontrolled DM, maternal cardiac disease, fetal distress, fetal anomaly  
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Ritodrine - Yutopar   Beta adrenergic tocolytic - not used very often due to severe and numerous side effects  
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Terbutaline sulfate - Brethine   Used more commonly, off label use if beta adrenergic drug - bronchodilator. Better tolerated, few side effects.  
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Terbutaline sulfate, Brethine dosage   Started subq then given PO or IV  
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Magnesium sulfate   Fewer side effects than beta adrenergics, given IV at lowest rate  
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Magnesium sulfate side effects   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   Respiration rate must be greater than 12/min, urine output must be at least 100ml/q4hr.  
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Calcium gluconate   Given to reverse side effects of magnesium sulfate.  
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Magnesium sulfate fetal effects   Hypotonia - sluggish, floppy baby  
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Betamethasone celestone   Steroid given to increase lung maturity. Given only if labor can be delayed 24-48 hours.  
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Betamethasone celestone contraindications   Inability to delay birth, maternal infection, DM, hypertension. May increase risk of pulmonary edema if used with tocolytics.  
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Prolapsed umbilical cord   Cord falls or is washed through cervix into vagina. Risk increased with breech birth, small fetus, long cord, hydraminos, multiple gestation  
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Prolapsed umbilical cord treatment   1-Reposition-knee chest position or Trendelenburg, 2-give O2, 3-Gloved finger in vagina to lift fetal head off cord.  
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Post-term pregnancy, labor & birth   Extends beyond 42 weeks or 294 days  
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Post-term risks   Maternal-dysfunctional labor r/t macrosomia, lacerations, labor induction, forceps or vacuum assist, c-section. Fetal-birth trauma, asphyxia r/t birth trauma, effects r/t aging placenta, cord compression r/t decreasing amniotic fluid volume  
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