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…
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:…
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:…
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…
Substance abuse: Alcohol abuse = medical, behavioral or social problems related to excessive alcohol consumption Alcoholism = chronic dependence on alcohol and a pattern of abnormal behaviors. Severe intoxication can…