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Epidurals Test

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What does the Nurse care after the procedure include?
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What are the contraindications?
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What are some complications of an Epidural?
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What is monitored in the ongoing assessments?
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What are some Epidural narcotic medications used?
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How do you terminate epidural anesthesia?
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Epidurals are effective in controlling acute pain to chest, abdomen, pelvis and lower limbs. (T/F)?
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What are some common Anesthetics used?
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What are some indications of Epidurals?
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What are some steps prior to the procedure?
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* Witness consent, perform "timeout" * Ensure IV infusing, bolus as indicated * Supplemental oxygen available * May be asked to give Midazolam I.V. (non-pregnant only) * VS and prepare to monitor BP and O2 sat. * Prepare for continuous cardiac monit
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* Position pt. * Monitor Vitals * Supplemental Oxy PRN * Safety sign above bed "epidural protocol client" * Assess dressing, catheter insertion site, and tubing * Assess pain, muscle weakness, sedation * Document
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Monitor: Ability to void, Pressure and positioning, Analgesic/ anesthetic effects, compliance with mobility limitations if appropriate.
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Bupivicaine hydrochloride (Marcaine), Ropivicaine hydrochloride (Naropin)
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* Hypotension * High Spinal anesthesia (affects breathing) * Migration of catheter into epidural vein * "Wet Tap" headache * Infection at insertion site * Spinal compression dure to formation of epidural hematoma (hard mass + tingling)
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Control of post op pain, chronic pain, or labor pain.
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* Hypovolemia * Skin infection near insertion site * Clotting abnormalities or therapeutic anticoagulation * Abruptio Placentae * Certain heart conditions * Patient refusal or unable to give informed consent.
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* Check labs: if INR >1.5 bleeding risk is increased * Check tip to verify complete removal * Monitor VS 15 minutes post-removal. * Instruct patient to report pain or bleeding at site, urinary retention or headache.
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TRUE
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Hydromorphone hydrochloride (dilaudid), Fentanyl (Sublimaze), Morphine sulfate (Duramorph).
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What determines the dose?

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