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Labor Discomfort Ch. 16
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What are frequently used narcotics?
What is the antagnoist?
Stadol
Morphine
Narcan
Why are epidurals safe to administer?
They do not cross the placenta
When is the only time you want to give sedatives during pregnancy?
If there is an infection
In an epidural, why is a fluid bolus administered before?
To stabilize the blood pressure
What advantages of an epidural?
Indefinite duration
Titratable
Can be PCA
What are disadvantages of an epidural?
Risk of hypotension
Risk of fetal bradycardia
Possible headache from spinal fluid leakage
What should the nurse do if the mother is experiencing hypotension?
Position on the left side
IV fluids
Monitor BP
O2 if fetal bradycardia
Ephedrine from anesthesia
Author
wiscflor
ID
41150
Card Set
Labor Discomfort Ch. 16
Description
LD16
Updated
2010-10-10T20:42:15Z
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