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Obstetrics

Pediatrics

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When the length contractions are getting closer together, what does that mean? The mother is closer to giving birth.
If a patient has had previous pregnancies, what should you ask? If they've had any past complications. If they were long deliveries.
If you see crowning, what does that mean? Baby is coming right where you are, time to stop the ambulance or not transport the patient until they've given birth.
What are the stages of labour? Initial, second stage and third stage.
What is the initial stage? Initial contractions occur, water breaks, "bloody show"
What is the second stage? crowning, birth of the newborn
What is the third stage? Delivery of the placenta and stabilization of the mother and newborn
What should you ask yourself when you arrive and asses a mother in labour, with regards to time? Is there time to reach the hospital?
What does less than 3 minute apart contractions mean? Delivery is close
How should you prepare for the delivery? Calm everyone, including yourself. Place patient on a firm surface that's padded, elevate the hips 5-10cm if possible with pillows, allow the patient to be comfortable, be clean and have plenty of clean towels ready.
What is APGAR? What does it stand for? An initial method of scoring a newborn's overall health. Appearance, pulse, grimace, activity and respiration
When do you clamp the umbilical cord? When the cord stops pulsating
What are the complications of pregnancy and childbirth? Ectopic pregnancy, miscarriages, premature birth, prolapse of umbilical cord, breech birth, stillborn delivery, multiple births and excessive bleeding after delivery.
What can children's airways do easily? Become occluded easily.
What is true about children in their vitals and body function? Everything goes faster. Heart rate, resp rate, etc.
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