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how childbirth pain differs from other pain |
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normal birth process, several months to prepare for pain management, self-limiting and rapidly declines after birth |
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factors that influence labor pain |
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pain threshold, sources of pain during labor, cns factors, maternal conditions, fetal presentation and position |
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advantages of nonpharmacological pain management |
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does not harm the mother or fetus, do not slow labor if pain is controlled, carry no risk for allergy/adverse reactions |
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methods of childbirth prep |
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dick-read, bradley and lamaze method |
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nonpharmacological pain relief measure |
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relaxation techniques, skin stimulation, effleurage, sacral pressure, thermal stimulation, positions, diversion and distraction, breathing |
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slow-paced, modified paced, patterned paced |
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types of patterned paced breathing |
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constant pattern, stairstep pattern |
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second stage of breathing is used when |
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signs and symptoms of hyperventilation |
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Dizziness Tingling of hands and feet Cramps and muscle spasms of hands Numbness around nose and mouth Blurring of vision |
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corrective measures for hyperventilation |
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Breathe slowly (especially when exhaling), Breathe into cupped hands Place a moist washcloth over the mouth and nose while breathing, Hold breath for a few seconds before exhaling |
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If a woman is successfully using a safe, nonpharmacological pain control technique, do not: |
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regional anesthetics will cause |
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Use of general anesthetics will cause |
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loss of consciousness, and sensations |
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pregnant woman given anesthesia at higher risk for |
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sluggish GI tract r/t anesthesia can result in increased risk of |
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aortocaval compression caused by anesthesia increases risk of |
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if stress response is not controlled it could lead to |
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narcotic analgesics should be avoided if birth is anticpated within |
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regional anesthesia usually involves placement of anesthetic in |
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epidural or subarachnoid space |
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the meniges around the spinal cord |
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dura, arachnoid and pia mater |
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anesthetics are used to block |
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types of anesthesia for childbirth |
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Anesthetic method Local infiltration Pudendal block Epidural block Subarachnoid (spinal) block General anesthesia |
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general anesthesia may be necessary when |
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emergency c section, c section in woman who refuses/has contraindications to block |
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adverse effects of general anesthesia to mother |
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regurgitation with aspiration of gastric contents, can result in chemical injury to lungs |
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adverse effects of general anesthesia in the neonate |
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resp depression, aggressive resuscitation may be necessary |
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