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OB Emergencies
ECRN CE Module IV 2010Condell EMS SystemIDPH Site Code #107200E-1210 2 hours CE credit
Objectives by Jeremy Lockwood, FF/PM Mundelein Fire DepartmentPacket prepared by Sharon Hopkins, RN, BSN, EMT-P
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ObjectivesUpon successful completion of this module, the ECRN
will be able to:
1. Identify appropriate standard precautions taken in the OB delivery setting.
2. Identify progression of a normal pregnancy.3. Describe assessment of an obstetrical patient.4. Identify predelivery complications.5. Describe indications and signs of imminent delivery.6. Identify the stages of labor.
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Objectives cont’d7. List the contents of the OB kit8. Describe how to use the contents of the OB kit.9. Describe the steps in assisting delivery of the
newborn. 10. Describe care of the newborn baby.11. Describe APGAR scoring.12. Describe when and how to cut the umbilical cord.13. Describe the delivery of the placenta.14. Describe post delivery care of the mother.
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Objectives cont’d15. Describe abnormal deliveries and
procedures.
16. Identify and describe delivery complications.
17. Describe meconium staining and its implication to the newborn.
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Standard PrecautionsAnticipate the exposure to a large amount of
blood and body fluids
Full protection is recommended
Standard precautions
Don’t assume the absence or presence of disease just by appearances of the patient or situation
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Standard Precautions
Handwashing- still most effectivecontrol measurearound
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Just Protect Yourself!!!
Do what you can
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Normal Pregnancy Development Ovulation and what follows
Release of an egg from ovary Egg travels down fallopian tube toward uterus Intercourse within 24-48 hours of ovulation could
result in fertilization Fertilization occurs in the fallopian tube Fertilized egg will implant in the uterus and
pregnancy begins
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Prenatal Development cont’d Placental development
Approx 3 weeks after fertilization Blood rich structure for the fetus
Transfers heat Exchanges oxygen and carbon dioxide Delivers nutrients Carries away waste products Endocrine gland
Secretes hormones for fetal survival Secretes hormones to maintain pregnancy
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Placental Development cont’d Protective barrier Connected to the fetus via the umbilical cord
Flexible, rope-like structure 2 feet in length; ¾″ diameter Contains 2 arteries, 1 vein
2 arteries return relatively deoxygenated blood to the placenta
1 vein transports oxygenated blood to fetus
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Placental Attachment
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Amniotic Sac “Bag of waters”
Thin-walled membranous covering holding the amniotic fluid Surrounds and protects fetus Allows for fetal movement during
development Volume varies from 500 ml to 1000 ml
500 ml = 1 pint = 2 cups Premature rupture increases risk of maternal
and fetal infection that could be life threatening
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Physiological Changes of Pregnancy Due to:
Altered hormone levels Mechanical effects of enlarging uterus Increased uterine blood supply Increasing metabolic demands on the
maternal system
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Physiological Changes to the Systems Reproductive system
Uterus becomes larger Contains 16% of the mother’s blood during
pregnancy Respiratory system
Increase in oxygen demands 20% increase in oxygen consumption 40% increase in tidal volume Slight increase in respiratory rate Diaphragm pushed upward
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Physiological Changes to the Systems Cardiovascular system
Cardiac output increases Maternal blood volume increases by 45% More plasma increase than red blood cells so
relative anemia develops Maternal heart rate increases by 10-15 beats B/P decreases slightly 1st & 2nd trimesters Supine hypotensive syndrome when mother lies
supine Especially by 5 months of pregnancy
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Physiological Changes to the Systems Gastrointestinal system
Nausea & vomiting are common in 1st trimester
Delayed gastric emptying (due to slowed peristalsis)
Bloating and constipation common
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Physiological Changes to the Systems Urinary system
Renal blood flow increases More likely to have glucose spilling into
urine Bladder displaced anteriorly & superiorly
increasing likelihood of rupture during trauma
Urinary frequency is common especially 1st trimester
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Physiological Changes to the Systems Musculoskeletal system
Pelvic joints loosened causing waddling gait
Center of gravity shifts with enlarging uterus
Postural changes taken to accommodate for increased anterior growth Increased complaints of low back pain
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Obstetrical Assessment
Determine if delivery is imminent or if there is time to transport EMS to hospital or ED to OB
Remain calm (at least on the outside!) Ask a few questions
Basically direct or closed ended questions – requiring a simple answer in few words
Perform a visual examination Evaluate vital signs Remain calm (at least on the outside!)
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OB Assessment Questions Expected due date
The more premature, the smaller the birth weight and the less mature the lungs
Number of pregnancies The higher the number, the quicker they tend to
deliver Length of labor
1st pregnancies can take up to 16-17 hours Subsequent deliveries tend to shorten from the 1st
one
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OB Assessment Questions If bag of waters have ruptured or are intact
Once ruptured, delivery tends to progress faster Once ruptured, must be evaluated due to
increased risk of infection especially if not delivered within 24 hours
Feeling of having to move their bowels This is from pressure of the fetal head moving
through the birth canal
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OB Visual Examination Gain rapid rapport with the mother Disrobe the under garments Visually inspect the perineum
Check for crowning or bulging The appearance of the presenting part at the
vaginal opening Prepare for imminent delivery if crowning Best to check during a contraction
Check for blood loss Check for other parts – fingers, toes, cord
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OB Assessment - Contractions Place gloved palm on mother’s abdomen Contraction duration
Time from the beginning of one contraction (uterus tightens) to the end (when uterus relaxes)
Contraction interval or frequency Time from the start of one contraction to the
beginning of the next contraction Includes contraction and rest intervals
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OB Assessment – Vital Signs Routine vital signs are taken Remember physiological changes of
pregnancy: Blood pressure, after initial drop, is near normal
in 3rd trimester Heart rate up by 10-15 beats over normal Only slight increase in respiratory rate
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Supine Hypotensive Syndrome Caused by the weight of an enlarging uterus
pinching off blood supply in the inferior vena cava
Decreases blood return to the heart Therefore decreases stroke volume pumping
out of the heart Especially after 5 months keep the mother
tilted or turned preferably toward the left
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Imminent Delivery Crowning is present Contractions last 30 – 60 seconds and are
2 - 3 minutes apart Mother has the urge to move her bowels or
she says “I HAVE TO PUSH!!!” Bag of waters has ruptured
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Stages of Labor 3 stages of labor 1st stage – dilatation stage
Begins with onset of true labor contractions Ends with complete dilatation (10 cm / 4″) &
effacement (100%) of the cervix Is manually confirmed in the hospital setting,
not field First stage can last approximately 8-10 hours for
first labor to about 5-7 hours in multipara
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1st Stage of Labor cont’d Contractions
Early in this stage are usually mild Duration of 15-20 seconds Frequency every 10-20 minutes apart
Increase in intensity as labor progresses Duration of 60 seconds Frequency every 2-3 minutes
Care is supportive at this point in time Allow husband/significant other to time
contractions Keeps them busy, involved, and out of the way
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Timing Contractions Duration
Timed in seconds Timed from the beginning of the contraction to the end
the contraction Contractions lasting 60-90 seconds indicate imminent
delivery Frequency
Timed in minutes Timed from the beginning of one contraction to the
beginning of the next contraction Contractions coming every 2-3 minutes indicate imminent
delivery
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2nd Stage of Labor – Expulsion Stage Begins with complete dilatation of cervix Ends with delivery of fetus Can last 50 – 60 minutes for the first delivery Can last 30 minutes for future deliveries Contractions strong, uncomfortable
Duration is 60-75-90 seconds Contraction every 2 – 3 minutes
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2nd Stage of Labor cont’d Mother has urge to bear down Mother has back pain Crowning is evident on visual inspection Membranes usually rupture now OB kit should be open by now Be ready to support mother in delivery
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OB Kit May be supplied in a variety of packaging If extra supplies are needed, where are they
kept? Always anticipate using the OB kit
Better to have it available and not need it / use it than need it and not have it
Kits are usually packaged with disposable products
Practice Standard Precautions Goggles, mask, gloves, gown
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Contents of OB Kit
Where are your kits kept in the ED?
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Cord Clamps FYI
If not used for a period of time, it has been reported that the OB clamps can become brittle and can break
There is no hurry to clamp and cut a cord in the field
If EMS transports the mother and baby with the cord intact, so be it The hospital will take care of clamping and
cutting the cord
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Delivery of the Newborn
As soon as the head and neck emerges, check for nuchal cord and begin to suction mouth then nose with bulb syringe Depress bulb first before insertion into mouth or nose
To facilitate delivery of upper shoulder, gently guide head downward
Support and lift head and neck slightly to deliver lower shoulder
Rest of infant delivers passively and very quickly
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Newborn At Delivery They’ll
grow into being a Gerber baby!
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Care of the Newborn cont’d Hold on tight
Infant is slippery due to cheesy covering and amniotic fluid
Note time of delivery and document Stimulate the infant
Suctioning, rubbing the back, flicking at the soles of the feet, drying off
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Suctioning the Newborn Suction mouth then nose always in that
sequence Infant’s are obligate nasal breathers Want to clear the airway before stimulating
them to take a breath Always depress bulb
syringe and THEN place into infant’s mouth, then nose
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Care of the Newborn Suction mouth then nose only as needed
Caution – you are removing oxygen with secretions!!! Spontaneous respirations should begin within 15
seconds after stimulation If no respirations, begin BVM support at 40-60
breaths per minute (1 breath every 1-1.5 seconds) If pulse < 60 or between 60-80 and not improving,
begin CPR (3:1 ratio) Obtain 1 minute APGAR (ie: record as 9/10)
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APGAR Score Assesses newborn adjustment to extrauterine life 1 minute score indicates need for resuscitation 5 minute score predicts mortality and neurological
deficits Order of importance
Heart rate Respiratory rate Muscle tone Reflex irritability Finally color – least helpful
but most visible/obvious
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APGAR Scoring – 1 & 5 minutes
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Care of the Umbilical Cord Clamp and then cut the cord after pulsations
have stopped & cord is limp Clamps placed 8″ from infant’s navel 2″ apart Watch the end of the cord
for leakage of blood If leaking, add additional
clamps moving toward the infant’s navel
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Cutting the Clamped Cord
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FYI – What About Cord Blood? Obtained in the hospital within 10-15 minutes of
delivery (NOT obtained in the field) Collected from umbilical cord after delivery and
after care of newborn provided Consists of stem cells that can transform into variety
of healthy tissue Useful to treat leukemia, lymphomas and other
diseases Fee charged for private donations and storage NOT the same as embryonic stem cells
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Care of The Newborn cont’d Continue to dry and wrap infant to preserve
body temperature Obtain 5 minute APGAR (ie: record as 10/10) Continue to suction mouth then nose as
needed but only as needed Keep infant in head downward position
Facilitates drainage from the airway Assess vital signs of infant (is it time to retake
mom’s?)
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Care of the Newborn Infant in head
down (and side lying) position
Hat placed to minimize heat loss
Cord clamped and cut
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3rd Stage of Labor – Placental Stage Begins immediately after delivery of infant Ends with delivery of placenta Do not need to delay transport waiting for
placenta to deliver Signs of separation
Gush of blood from vagina Change in size, consistency, shape of uterus Lengthening of cord protruding from vagina
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Delivery of the Placenta Allow to deliver spontaneously May take up to 20 minutes after infant delivered to
deliver the placenta If delivered at the scene, collected and transported
with the patient Inspected at the hospital for retained placental
parts For excessive external bleeding, apply dressings
externally For excessive vaginal bleeding, uterine massage
AFTER placenta is delivered
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Placenta Uterine Wall Side - Rough
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Placenta Fetal Side - Smooth
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Post Partum Care of the Mother What is post partum hemorrhage?
Loss of more than 500 ml of blood (1 pint; 2 cups) To control, uterus massaged AFTER delivery of
placenta Will feel uncomfortable to the mother Massage until the uterus feels firm Recheck every 5 minutes Check your rate of IV fluids Are you administering oxygen?
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Fundal Massage Performed AFTER delivery of placenta Uterus should be firm Place one hand immediately above symphysis
pubis Place one hand on uterine
fundus (top) Massage with 2 hands
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Post Partum Care Congratulate the new parents! Inform them if it is a boy or girl If possible, offer the mother a towel to wipe
her face and hands By holding the wrapped infant, the mother’s
body heat will help maintain the body heat of the infant
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Abnormal Delivery Presentations If you are prepared for the worst and get the
best, hidden bonus!!!
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Breech 4% of term deliveries Head is not the presenting
part!!! Mother transported
immediately to closest ED with OB capacity
Higher risk to infant and mother
Potential need for C-section
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To Facilitate Delivery of Breech As soon as legs delivered, infant’s body supported If accessible, cord palpated checking for pulsations Attempt made to loosen cord to create slack After torso & shoulders deliver, arms gently swept
down If face down, legs & trunk gently elevated to facilitate
delivery of head DO NOT HYEREXTEND HEAD DO NOT PULL ON INFANT
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If Head Does Not Deliver in 30 Seconds
Reach 2 gloved fingers into vagina to locate newborn’s mouth
Push vaginal wall away from newborn’s mouth Keep fingers in place and transport immediately EMS to call report ASAP Keep delivered portion of infant warm & dry If infant delivers, anticipate distressed newborn
Anticipate maternal hemorrhage
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Footling Breech – Not a Field Delivery If one foot is visible, wonder “where is the rest of
the baby?” Encourage mother to breath through a contraction
so she does not add to the pushing
Keep infant’s extremity warm Rapid transport Early EMS report to hospital
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Prolapsed Cord Cord is delivering before
the infant Infant’s oxygen and blood
supply will be compromised
Need to take pressure off the cord Don’t want mother pushing with contractions
Have mother breath through the contractions
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Prolapsed Cord True emergency High fetal death rate Must immediately
recognize the emergency Rapid transport Place gloved fingers into vagina between
pubic bone and presenting part Cover exposed cord with moist saline
dressing Elevate mother’s hips
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EMS Arrival To ED With Predelivery Emergency Head not delivered in breech or prolapsed
cord EMS to have fingers in the mother’s vagina
For stuck breech, pushing skin away from infant’s mouth to allow ventilations
For prolapsed cord, to keep pressure of infant head off cord to maintain blood flow to infant
Keep EMS in position with their fingers Assist with rapid transport to OB
OB needs to be prepared with an earlier phone call
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Placenta Previa Abnormal implantation
of placenta on lower half of uterine wall
Partial or complete blockage of cervical opening
Hallmark: Painless, bright red vaginal bleeding
Uterus usually soft
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Abruptio Placenta Premature separation of normally
implanted placenta from the uterine wall
20-30% fetal mortality rate Bleeding concealed Sudden, sharp, tearing pain and stiff, boardlike
abdomen Life threatening OB emergency Support mother’s oxygenation Transport tilted or lying left
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Meconium Staining Meconium is fetal stool Release by the fetus may
indicate intrauterine stress, like hypoxia
If observed, prepare for a distressed baby who may need ventilatory support
Fortunately, most meconium can be dealt with by using a bulb syringe Rarely use a meconium aspirator to clear airway
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Meconium Aspiration Equipment Intubation equipment
Blade, handle 2 ET tubes
Meconium aspirator Suction
Suction MUST BE turned down to 80mmHg
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Meconium aspirator connected to suction tubing Infant intubated in usual manner Landmarks may not be visualized due to meconium Quickly connect aspirator to ET tube Withdraw ETT in twisting fashion
while suction applied Minimize suction time to
2 seconds or less If time, repeat at least one more
intubation and 2 second suctioning
Meconium Aspiration Procedure
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Meconium Aspirator Time available to intervene is minimal Must be prepared and move fast
While runningslide show,left click anywhere onscreen at leftto play video
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Multiple Births
Prepare for more than one delivery
Where is your extra equipment? Expect smaller birth weight infants
Poorer ability to conserve body heat Immature respiratory system Need for the smallest equipment you carry
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Stressed Newborn Infant flaccid, no muscle tone Heart rate < 100
If < 60 begin chest compressions Apneia or respiratory distress
Newborn respiratory rate 40-60 per minute Support ventilations via BVM
One breath every 1-1.5 seconds Just enough volume to make chest rise and fall
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Documentation After delivery you have 2 patients EMS to complete run report for both the mother and
the newborn Include time of delivery Note the one person who actually “caught” the infant
at time of delivery Keep mother’s information on the mother’s report;
infant’s on the infant’s Apply wristbands to both mother and newborn
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Case Scenario #1 EMS has arrived on the scene (or mother presents to
ED) 27 year-old woman says she is in labor What are the indications for imminent labor?
Urge to move bowels Urge to push Crowning Ruptured bag of waters Contractions every 2-3 minutes lasting 60-90
seconds
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Case Scenario #1 What questions need to be asked specific to
mother being in labor? What number pregnancy is this? What is her due date? What are her contractions like? Does she have the urge to push? Is her bag of waters intact or broken? Is she aware of any complications?
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Case Scenario #1 Describe the exam that needs to be performed
Visual inspection of perineum Looking for crowning Looking for abnormal presentation – fingers
or toes, anything not expected Looking for a prolapsed cord Checking for blood loss
Evaluation of contraction duration and frequency
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Case Scenario #2 EMS has responded to the scene of a
34 year-old mother in labor (or presents to ED) Upon visual inspection, you note flecks of
meconium in the leaking amniotic fluid What does this indicate?
Anticipate a distressed infant The infant will need gentle, aggressive airway
care with the bulb syringe and possibly the meconium aspirator
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Case Scenario #2 What equipment is necessary?
Bulb syringe Intubation equipment if meconium aspirator needed
Blade Handle ETT – 2 available (if the first one is clogged
with meconium) Stylet Suction tubing Meconium aspirator – where is this equipment
for ED?
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Case Scenario #2 What adjustment needs to be made with the
suction when using the meconium aspirator? Suction needs to be turned down to 80
mmHg Suction generally set at 300 mmHg for
the adult population Limit suctioning to less than 2 seconds
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Case Scenario #3 A 17 year-old presents in active labor Upon visual inspection, you note a prolapsed
cord What interventions do you take?
Immediately place gloved fingers into the vagina to take pressure off the cord
Place the mother in the knee-chest position or otherwise to elevate hips
Rapid transport with early report to OB
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Case Scenario #4 EMS is on the scene of a 2 car collision One of the patients is 16 years-old and is 6 months
pregnant What would be the recommended position if
transported? Lying or tilted left to keep pressure off vena cava
Can this patient sign a release if she wants to? She is emancipated and can sign a release If she remains the parent after delivery, she
remains emancipated
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Bibliography American Academy of Pediatrics. Pediatric
Education for Prehospital Professionals 2nd Edition. 2006.
American Academy of Pediatrics. Neonatal Resuscitation. 2000.
Bledsoe, B., Porter, R., Cherry, R. Paramedic Care Principles and Practices. Prentice Hall. 2009.
Limmer, D., O’Keefe, M. Emergency Care 10th Edition. Brady. 2005.
Region X SOP, March 2007; amended January 1, 2008.