FETAL DISTRESS

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Updated 1/25

Dear nurses,

Prolapse of the umbilical cord during pregnancy
may be a complication of breech birth. In breech
presentation, the fetus faces the opposite direction.

Fetal distress may have many causes, these include:
- prolapse of the umbilical cord

- meconium in the amniotic fluid
- abruptio placenta

- IV Pitocin used to induce labor

Cesarean section may be necessary to avoid distress
of the baby.

CHILDBIRTH - MATERNAL NURSING

Dear nurses,

Do you need to learn more about Fetal Heart Monitoring

and childbirth?

Learn more by clicking on the link:

Simplifying Maternal Nursing- Part 5

THE APGAR SCORE

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Updated 2/25

Dear nurses,

The Apgar score is an assessment done at 1 minute
 and 5 minutes after the birth of the newborn. 

 The anterior part of the pituitary gland, is responsible for           
 the production of a number of hormones. These include:           
- Prolactin, which is responsible for breast milk production. 

Click on the link for more information:

Hormones   

WHAT IF YOU WERE NEW TO ICU?

Dear nurses,

Are you new to ICU? Are you intimidated by what you see?

Well, take heart and enjoy learning more by watching the

video:

Topics include:

Understanding ICU Care

Care Planning in the ICU

ARDS (Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome)

Atrial Fibrillation, Cardioversion, Conscious Sedation

Enjoy watching, click on the link

Sessions 32- What if you were new to ICU?

CARE PLANNING AND NURSING DIAGNOSIS

Dear nurses,

Are you in need of information that would be helpful regarding
Care Planning and Nursing Diagnosis? Just click on the link and
enjoy learning: Care Plan- What is it?

CARE PLANNING IN THE CLINICAL SETTING

Dear nurses,

Do you need helpful information regarding care planning
in the clinical setting? Please click on the link and enjoy
learning : Care Plan- What is it?