Biomedical subjects

B J Galvan

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Obstetric vacuum extraction.

A brief historical review of vacuum extraction, indications for use, safety considerations, mode of action, delivery technique, and discussion of nursing implications is presented. Safety and effectiveness of vacuum extraction are supported by the results of a comparative study done at Mount Sinai Medical Center in which 256 vacuum extractions and 300 randomly selected forceps deliveries were performed. Indications for use, clinical status before application, maternal complications, and immediate neonatal complications are analyzed and discussed.

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Using amnioinfusion for the relief of repetitive variable decelerations during labor.

Amnioinfusion is a method of replacing intrauterine amniotic fluid volume through intrauterine infusion of a saline solution using a pressure catheter. This method simply and effectively relieves variable decelerations not alleviated by the conventional measures of maternal position change and oxygen administration. The mechanisms underlying variable decelerations, the technique for amnioinfusion administration, and two case studies are reported. Nursing responsibilities regarding amnioinfusion include pattern recognition, assisting with or initiation of amnioinfusion, and maintenance and evaluation of this intervention.

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