Definition Labor is a physiologic process during which the products of conception (ie‚ the fetus‚ membranes‚ umbilical cord‚ and placenta) are expelled outside of the uterus. Labor is achieved with changes in the biochemical connective tissue and with gradual effacement and dilatation of the uterine cervix as a result of rhythmic uterine contractions of sufficient frequency‚ intensity‚ and duration.1‚2 Labor is a clinical diagnosis. The onset of labor is defined as regular‚ painful uterine contractions
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Christian; Soriano‚ Joyce; Lim‚ Monica GLAND HORMONE HYPER HYPO PITUITARY Posterior Oxytocin Active uterine contractions Bleeding during labor Strong contractions Increased milk secretion Weak or uncoordinated contraction during labor Postpartum hemorrhage Uterine atony Fatigue Decreased milk secretion Anti-Diuretic Hormone Syndrome of Inappropriate ADH - weight gain without peripheral edema; anorexia‚ fatigue‚ Nausea and vomiting and intestinal cramps; serum hypoosmolality; Dilutional hyponatremia;
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causes no symptoms and goes unnoticed. In rare cases‚ the brain aneurysm ruptures‚ releasing blood into the skull and causing a “stroke” (Webmd staff 2011). When a brain aneurysm ruptures‚ the result is called a subarachnoid hemorrhage. Depending on the severity of the hemorrhage‚ brain damage or death may result. The most common location for brain aneurysms is in the network of blood vessels at the base of the brain called the “circle of Willis.” I think the basic idea here is that what happens in
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normally seen as a happy occasion and it is assumed that the new mother will likewise be delighted. Unfortunately‚ some women spiral downwards after the birth of their child‚ feeling despondent and depressed while others around them are rejoicing. Postpartum depression – involving a sense of helplessness‚ hopelessness‚ irritability‚ and physical symptoms such as fatigue – is a major public health problem affecting about one in seven women after childbirth (2007). There are however‚ some coping mechanisms
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Recognition of abnormal Head CT findings 2013 Sue Crowley 2013 Sue Crowley Until the CT tech took images to show what the problem was 2013 Sue Crowley Content • • • • • • • • • Head Trauma Facial Trauma Intracranial hemorrhage Intercranial pressure Stroke Ruptured aneurysms Hydrocephalus Brain tumours Multiple sclerosis 2013 Sue Crowley The Canadian CT Head Rule head rule • will permit physicians to standardize care of patients with head injuries and to be much more selective in the use
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Hemophilia is the most common inherited coagulation disorder. Although hemophilia is commonly inherited‚ it can also occur due to a spontaneous mutation. Hemophilia A is an X-linked‚ recessive disorder caused by a deficiency of Factor VIII. Hemophilia can be severe‚ moderate‚ or mild. Individuals diagnosed with severe hemophilia A are typically diagnosed early in life‚ prior to age two. This is diagnosed particularly following episodes of bleeding from mouth injuries and bumps on the head.
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Depression: types and causes. 1 Burgundy Carroll COM 150‚ Effective Essay Writing June 4‚ 2010 Jennifer Lloyd 2 Depression is very common; it may be as simple as a change in the weather or as difficult as a chemical imbalance in the brain. There are many different types of depression. I am going to choose just a few‚ to look at a little closer. The types of depression I am going to
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Blood Transfusions 101 By: Nicola Karen Adamson‚ NHS Tayside‚ BN‚ DipHe Purpose The purpose of this module is to teach the clinical RN the basics of blood‚ how to administer a blood/blood component transfusion safely‚ and the hazards of transfusion related to blood administration. This module is indicated for teaching purposes based on the fact that the NHS requires at least quarterly review of blood usage‚ oversight of blood transfusion practices‚ documentation of blood transfusion errors‚ and
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PG REVIEW HEART DISEASES IN PREGNANCY MODERATOR: PROF SUNIL AGARWAL STUDENT: ANKIT KUMAR SAHU INTRODUCTION Heart disease is the second most common cause of maternal death in Western countries‚ suicide being first1. According to CDC‚ heart disease is the leading cause of death in women who are 25 to 44 yrs old2. Maternal cardiac disease in a pregnant woman can present challenges in cardiovascular and maternal-fetal management thereby leading to significant non-obstetric
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mothers and their babies‚ especially in women who do not get the care that begins from pregnancy‚ childbirth ‚ puerperal‚ neonatal and installation of contraceptives from health personnel‚ so that midwifery care that begins from pregnancy childbirth‚ postpartum until KB is very important and needed by the mother. Being able to perform midwifery care at Ny "K" is the assessment of subjective data and objective‚ formulating a diagnosis and or obstetric problems‚ planning (Intervention)‚ implementation (Implementation)
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