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Other Term for Premature Labor |
-PRETERM LABOR |
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This is between 20-37 weeks |
- Premature Labor |
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What do you mean by Premature Labor |
- Uterine contraction after age of viability before full term |
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Depends on AOG, Length of Gestation, Birth Weight |
- Fetal Prognosis |
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Causes of Premature Labor |
-PIH -PROM -Hydramios -Multiple Gestations -Placenta Previa |
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Assessment Findings for Premature Labor |
-Uterine Contraction -Cervical Effacement and Dilation -Possible Rapture membranes -Expulsion of Cervical Plug/ bloody show |
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Diagnostic Test Findings of Premature Labor |
-Ultrasound -Prenatal History -Physical Examination (internal examination) -Signs and Symptoms of Labor |
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Diagnostic Test Findings of Premature Labor |
-Ultrasound -Prenatal History -Physical Examination (internal examination) -Signs and Symptoms of Labor |
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Medical Management for Premature Labor |
-Supress preterm labor -Bed rest -Tocolytic Drugs |
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Reasons why we surpress preterm labor |
- Lungs still immature - Baby will suffer eye problem -Cervical Dilation is less than 4 cm -Absence of Complication |
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Diagnostic Test Findings of Premature Labor |
-Ultrasound -Prenatal History -Physical Examination (internal examination) -Signs and Symptoms of Labor |
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Medical Management for Premature Labor |
-Supress preterm labor -Bed rest -Tocolytic Drugs |
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Reasons why we surpress preterm labor |
- Lungs still immature - Baby will suffer eye problem -Cervical Dilation is less than 4 cm -Absence of Complication |
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Tocolytic drugs |
- Terbutaline - Ritodrine - MagSo - Isoxsuprine - Duvadilan - Indomethacin -Nifedipine |
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Diagnostic Test Findings of Premature Labor |
-Ultrasound -Prenatal History -Physical Examination (internal examination) -Signs and Symptoms of Labor |
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Medical Management for Premature Labor |
-Supress preterm labor -Bed rest -Tocolytic Drugs |
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Reasons why we surpress preterm labor |
- Lungs still immature - Baby will suffer eye problem -Cervical Dilation is less than 4 cm -Absence of Complication |
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Tocolytic drugs |
- Terbutaline - Ritodrine - MagSo - Isoxsuprine - Duvadilan - Indomethacin -Nifedipine |
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Most commonly used drugs |
Terbutaline |
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Diagnostic Test Findings of Premature Labor |
-Ultrasound -Prenatal History -Physical Examination (internal examination) -Signs and Symptoms of Labor |
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Medical Management for Premature Labor |
-Supress preterm labor -Bed rest -Tocolytic Drugs |
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Reasons why we surpress preterm labor |
- Lungs still immature - Baby will suffer eye problem -Cervical Dilation is less than 4 cm -Absence of Complication |
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Tocolytic drugs |
- Terbutaline - Ritodrine - MagSo - Isoxsuprine - Duvadilan - Indomethacin -Nifedipine |
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Most commonly used drugs |
Terbutaline |
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What do u mean by Tocolytic Drugs |
Mechanism of Action: Relax smooth muscles |
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Diagnostic Test Findings of Premature Labor |
-Ultrasound -Prenatal History -Physical Examination (internal examination) -Signs and Symptoms of Labor |
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Medical Management for Premature Labor |
-Supress preterm labor -Bed rest -Tocolytic Drugs |
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Reasons why we surpress preterm labor |
- Lungs still immature - Baby will suffer eye problem -Cervical Dilation is less than 4 cm -Absence of Complication |
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Tocolytic drugs |
- Terbutaline - Ritodrine - MagSo - Isoxsuprine - Duvadilan - Indomethacin -Nifedipine |
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Most commonly used drugs |
Terbutaline |
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What do u mean by Tocolytic Drugs |
Mechanism of Action: Relax smooth muscles |
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Terbutaline |
Sympathomimetics or Beta Adrenergic drugs |
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Diagnostic Test Findings of Premature Labor |
-Ultrasound -Prenatal History -Physical Examination (internal examination) -Signs and Symptoms of Labor |
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Medical Management for Premature Labor |
-Supress preterm labor -Bed rest -Tocolytic Drugs |
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Reasons why we surpress preterm labor |
- Lungs still immature - Baby will suffer eye problem -Cervical Dilation is less than 4 cm -Absence of Complication |
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Tocolytic drugs |
- Terbutaline - Ritodrine - MagSo - Isoxsuprine - Duvadilan - Indomethacin -Nifedipine |
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Most commonly used drugs |
Terbutaline |
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What do u mean by Tocolytic Drugs |
Mechanism of Action: Relax smooth muscles |
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Terbutaline |
Sympathomimetics or Beta Adrenergic drugs |
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This drug relaxes the airways, contraindicated to PH |
Terbutaline |
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Diagnostic Test Findings of Premature Labor |
-Ultrasound -Prenatal History -Physical Examination (internal examination) -Signs and Symptoms of Labor |
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Medical Management for Premature Labor |
-Supress preterm labor -Bed rest -Tocolytic Drugs |
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Reasons why we surpress preterm labor |
- Lungs still immature - Baby will suffer eye problem -Cervical Dilation is less than 4 cm -Absence of Complication |
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Tocolytic drugs |
- Terbutaline - Ritodrine - MagSo - Isoxsuprine - Duvadilan - Indomethacin -Nifedipine |
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Most commonly used drugs |
Terbutaline |
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What do u mean by Tocolytic Drugs |
Mechanism of Action: Relax smooth muscles |
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Terbutaline |
Sympathomimetics or Beta Adrenergic drugs |
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This drug relaxes the airways, contraindicated to PH |
Terbutaline |
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Antidote for Terbutaline |
Propanolol |
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Other name for Ritodrine |
RITOPAR |
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Other name for Ritodrine |
RITOPAR |
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This is a drug for Polyhydramios to lower down uterine output from fetus |
Indomethacin |
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Prevent Prostaglandin (pain hormone) synthesis |
NSAIDS |
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Prevent Prostaglandin (pain hormone) synthesis |
NSAIDS |
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A calcium channel blocker |
Nifedipine |
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Prevent Prostaglandin (pain hormone) synthesis |
NSAIDS |
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A calcium channel blocker |
Nifedipine |
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Nursing Management for Premature Labor |
- Maintain bed rest - Left side lying - Administer Fluids -Prevent Maternal Hyperventilation |
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Prevent Prostaglandin (pain hormone) synthesis |
NSAIDS |
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A calcium channel blocker |
Nifedipine |
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Nursing Management for Premature Labor |
- Maintain bed rest - Left side lying - Administer Fluids -Prevent Maternal Hyperventilation |
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NSG for Premature Labor |
Risk for Fetal distress related to Probable Infection |
