Epidural

On 10/31/2016, the claimant complained of neck and upper back discomfort. She also presented with a low back pain. According to the provider, to restore a normal function and increased the range of motion, continued exercise was suggested. On 11/14/2016, the claimant presented with a low back pain and neck soreness. It was noted that her upper back was much better. Neuromuscular exercises were recommended to further increase the range of motion and core stability. The claimant had a total of 6…

Family Interview A student nurse interviewed a twenty-six year old mother and twenty-seven year old father; first time parents of a healthy, full term baby boy. The mother has no significant health history with the exception of Herpes Simplex Virus, which she was adequately treated for with antiviral medication. The maternal grandmother has a history of breast cancer and cervical cancer, while the maternal grandfather has a history of type I diabetes. The father has no significant health history…

Becoming a father was the best thing that has ever happened to me in my life. It is such a special feeling living for someone else and not just yourself, knowing that your sole duties in life are now to love, provide, teach, mentor, and discipline. I always hear people say “ Im don 't think I 'm ready to be a parent.” and to be honest, I do not think anyone is ready to be a parent. I can still remember like it was yesterday the day my son was born. The feelings leading up to the day he was born…

A disturbing statistic reveals “on average there are 3 million amputees in the U.S. every year” (“Facts about Amputations”). “Limb amputation is one of the most ancient of all surgical procedures with a history of more than 2,500 years” (Phillipo). Many individuals are affected by amputations worldwide. Through thorough research on this procedure, one finds out what amputations are, different causes, the surgical process, and rehabilitation. “Amputation is the intentional surgical removal of a…

My mother found out she was pregnant at the doctor’s office during a regular check up. The nurse asked when her last menstrual period was and she was a week or two late so they did a pregnancy test and it came back positive. She was very surprised when she got the results back. My parents were not trying to get pregnant but also were not preventing pregnancy. My mother stated, “Now that I look back, I do not know why I was so shocked. It is not like we were using any methods of prevention”. Her…

Foregoing the procedure an anesthesiologist gives the mother epidural anesthesia. The anesthesiologist administers the anesthesia by injecting a locally acting anesthetic into the space around the spinal cord. A catheter is inserted into the urinary bladder to empty it out before the incision into the abdomen. A horizontal…

Surgical removal of the uterus is a Hysterectomy. This is said to be a very common surgery in the US. Removing of the uterus means that the women can no longer become pregnant. There are many different kinds and variations of Hysterectomies. Some are Total, Supracervical (also called partial), and Radical. Some of the variations or salingo-oophorectomy, salpingectomy, and oophorectomy. They kind and type of hysterectomy done will depend on each patient. There is also 3 different ways that the…

Pain Relief Preoperatively and Postoperatively Everyone experiences pain differently, and you have the right to have your pain evaluated and managed. If you have questions, problems, or concerns about pain that you may feel before surgery (preoperatively) or after surgery (postoperatively), tell your health care provider. Severe pain after surgery—and the fear or worry associated with that pain—may cause extreme discomfort that: • Prevents sleep. • Decreases the ability to breathe deeply…

gut wrenchingly painful contractions. They give me pain medication that makes me drowsy. I fall in and out of consciousness for what must be hours, because when I finally come to, it’s dark outside. Once I’m awake the anesthesiologist gives me my epidural. It quickly sets in and it’s time to push. I push with all I have, but everyone keeps telling to push harder. I can’t feel anything below my bellybutton, so I can’t tell how hard I’m actually pushing. The nurse sets up a mirror so that I can…

eight rooms full of women with any obstetric and/or gynecologic problem. I was lucky to see during my time a few women delivering birth. It was interesting to see that all these women delivered naturally. I learned that Poland lacks funding for epidurals. Although, most women in Poland don’t want to risk the baby’s health from the anesthesia and decide to embrace natural childbirth. This was very different than what I saw when I did my OB/GYN internship the other year in USA. On my lunch breaks,…