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…
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:…
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:…