How-to Guide: Prevent Obstetrical Adverse Events

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 Prevent Obstetrical Adverse Events

Traumatic births are connected to oxytocin. It causes the uterus and ovaries to contract initiate labor. In light of this information the need for standards for regulating its use. A familiarity with the pharmacology of the drug and its effect on the fetus is essential for reducing the risk of danger of injury for the baby to come. The process of causing labor using oxytocin has four important considerations:

1. Examine the gestational period (pregnancy must last at minimum 39 weeks in order to ensure the fetus’ health maturity) An accurate estimation of the gestational ages of the fetus is essential prior to planning an Induction of labor by oxytocin. It is essential to have a gestational period that is 39 or greater.Pregnancies that terminate before 39 weeks could be risky. A health professional will avoid triggering premature labor due to the fear of premature fetal lung development.

2. Control and monitor the heart rate of fetus (NICHD Category I)

In addition to causing labor, controlling the rate at which the fetus beats is an intervention that has to be carried out. performed. The heart rate of the fetus may indicate problems with the pregnancy. The method of inducing labor is Oxytocin is known to increase the likelihood of problems which include a risky low heart rate of the fetus (Institute for Healthcare Improvement, 2012). So, keep an eye on the heart rate of the fetus during labor and delivery is vital. The heart rate of the fetus is usually checked early to establish a baseline for the procedure is designed to identify any issues. The heart rate of the baby is measured prior to the injection of oxytocin to make sure the baby is safe is healthy. Understanding how pregnancy affects your baby , it is important to keep continuous Monitoring of the fetal heart rate. The fetus should be in the category 1 of the normal category.3. Perform a pelvic examination 2.Effacement and dilation could be identified through the pelvic exam. Evidence of dilation the effacement indicates that oxytocin is having the desired effect but without adverse side effects. Studying the mother’s pelvis to determine the effacement of cervical position dilation, sufficiency presentation of the fetus, Station and consistency is crucial during labor. This must be recorded by the medical professional who is attending physician (IHI, 2012). The result will determine the patient induction and will provide information about the whether or not you should try to induce at this time.