Care of Newborn in Distress: Airway: as the head is delivered, suction the mouth first then the nose. Keep the head down a bit from the body to allow fluids…
Neonatal Resuscitation | Distressed Newborns
This section is being included on both the OB/GYN and Pediatric Categories. Neonatal Resuscitation Newborn = first few hours of life Neonate = first 28 days Infant > 28 days…
Neonatal Resuscitation | Obstetrics
Labor and Delivery First Stage: Dilation. Beginning of regular contractions to complete dilation of cervix to approx 10 cc. Averages 12.5 hours to 7 hours Second Stage: Expulsion. 10cc cervix…
Labor and Delivery | Obstetrical Emergencies
Complications: Diabetes: preexisting or gestational Ectopic pregnancy: can only tell by ultrasound Supine hypotensive syndrome: lay on the left side to avoid the uterus squashing the inferior vena cava Preeclampsia:…
Obstetrical Emergencies | Complications
Normal Pregnancy Full term - 280 days or 40 weeks LMP = last menstrual period Increased Respiratory depth and rate Total blood volume increases by 40-50% Resting heart rate increases…
Normal Pregnancy | Obstetrical Emergencies
Delivery is a natural process. Normal and uncomplicated deliveries require an EMT to support the mother. Remember there are two patients. Anatomy: Ovaries: produce eggs, estrogen and progesterone Fallopian tubes:…
Obstetrical Emergencies
Specific Gynecological Emergencies Include: Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID): caused by bacteria. Signs and symptoms: fever, lower ab pain, discharge, dyspareunia, guarding. Can lead to sepsis, and infertility Ruptured Ovarian Cyst:…
Specific Gynecological Emergencies
Gynecological Emergencies can include: Multiple types of chronic or acute infection Hemorrhage from uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries Ectopic pregnancy Hormones rise and fall stimulating development of eggs in the…