abdominal trauma related to penetrating and blunt mechanisms of injury. There are different case studies provided to illustrate interventions and treatments of different types of trauma. This article also provides an overview of the anatomy and physiology of the different organ systems‚ with complications being briefly discussed. Summary of Article The abdomen is divided anatomically into the peritoneal space‚ the retroperitoneal space‚ and the pelvis. There are both solid and hollow organs
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use of internal scalp electrodes should be avoided if at all possible in the presence of known maternal infections such as HIV‚ hepatitis or GBS. Fetal scalp monitors are also avoided in preterm infants because of the increased risk of ventricular hemorrhage. Electronic monitoring of UCs can be done internally by using an intrauterine pressure catheter (IUPC). It is inserted into the uterine cavity through the cervical os. It reflects the pressure inside the uterine cavity. As the pressure changes
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Referral 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Postpartum Ward Provide postpartum care Vital signs Discharges (mount of blood) Involution Breastcare Personal hygiene Nutrition Bedside counselling Referral 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 Nursery/NICU Vital signs Breastfeeding Cord care Immunization/Admission/Prenatal Special care (NICU) Monitoring Follow doctor’s orders Referral 0 0 0 32 0 0 0 HEALTH ADVOCACY/IEC regarding Anatomy and Physiology of Urinary System at San Vicente Elementary
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although it is more often performed with the mother and the baby‚ the father can also participate as well. Kangaroo care has tremendous benefits on the overall well-being of both the mother and the baby. In the mother‚ it decreases the risk of postpartum depression and promotes positive feelings toward their newborn. The breastfeeding and close contact that is involved with kangaroo care improves the mothers feelings towards the baby‚ makes the mother more sensitive and attached to the baby and
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NURSING 206 FAMILY HEALTH NURSING LABOR & DELIVERY STUDY GUIDE Identify the four stages of labor and nursing interventions appropriate for each stage. 1st Stage (3.5) The first stage is from the onset of regular uterine contractions to full effacement and dilation of the cervix. It is much longer than the second and third stages combined. Parity is a strong factor in the length of the first stage. Full dilation may occur in less than 1 hour in a woman who has had a lot of pregnancies
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Case #2 Maria Bowman Focus questions – Set I 1. What are the implications of this test? An abnormal maternal serum alpha fetoprotein (triple screening test) may reflect genetic predisposition for Down’s syndrome (Trisomy 21) or Edward’s syndrome (Trisomy 18). Alpha fetoprotein is also increased in amniotic fluid in pregnancies associated with open neural tube defects (ONTD) such as Spina Bifida that allow the fluid to leak from the fetus into the amniotic fluid. The implications of positive
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Lind T‚ Godfrey KA‚ Otun H‚ Philips PR. Changes in serum uric acid concentrations during normal pregnancy. British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 1984; 91:128-32. Lubarsky SL‚ Barton JR‚ Friedman SA‚ Nasreddine S‚ Ramadan MK‚ Sibai BM. Late postpartum eclampsia revisited. Obstetrics and Gynecology 1994; 83:502-5. Lucas MJ‚ Leveno KJ‚ Cunninghm FG. A comparison of magnesium sulfate with phenytoin for the prevention of eclampsia. N Engl J Med 1995; 333:201-5. Levine RJ‚ Hauth JC‚ Curet LB‚ et al:
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INTRODUCTION Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy‚ previously known as Pregnancy Induced Hypertension (PIH)‚ are high blood pressure disorders of pregnancy. It has long been one of the major problems for mothers in pregnancy‚ along with infection and postpartum hemorrhage. PIH is classified as gestational hypertension‚ mild preeclampsia‚ severe preeclampsia and eclampsia‚ depending on how far development advances. A woman is said to be preeclamptic when her blood pressure increases and shows protein in her urine
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2013. In this study‚ Kwolek observed the Pregnant Soldiers Wellness Program and its overall effectiveness on military women following pregnancy. The study found that the program benefited many of the participants which allowed the women to meet postpartum weight/height requirements. I will use this study to argue that although the PSWP is a success‚ it is also an additional program that will require more funding. I will argue that during times of war the Pentagon should focus on saving money wherever
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hypertension replaces the PIH and is used for hypertensive disorders that are specifically associated with pregnancy‚ pre-eclampsia and eclampsia. It has long been one of the major problems for mothers in pregnancy‚ along with infection and postpartum hemorrhage. There exist several hypertensive states of pregnancy: • Gestational hypertension = usually defined as a BP over 140/90 without the presence of protein in the urine. • Preeclampsia = gestational hypertension (BP > 140/90)‚ and proteinuria
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