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FORCEPS DELIVERY
| Institution | University |
| Course | BACHELOR OF SCIENCE... |
| Year | 1st Year |
| Semester | Unknown |
| Posted By | Stephen Rabilo |
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| Pages | 96 Pages |
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Description
Forceps delivery is a means of extracting the foetus with the aid of obstetric forceps when it is inadvisable or impossible for the mother to complete the delivery by her own effort.
• This procedure is performed by a forceps; an instrument that
has two parts that cross each other like scissors and lock at
the intersection.
• The lock may be of sliding type or of screw type.
• Each part consists of a handle, a lock, a shank and a blade.
• The blade is joined to the handle by a shank.
• The blade has two curves, cephalic curve to fit the head, and
pelvic curve that correspond with the curved axis of the
pelvis.
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OOGENESIS
Formation of the female gamete cell known as ovum
• Occurs within the ovarian cortex
• Developing ovum is supported by follicular cells
• A mature follicle is known as Graafian
• Begins before the female fetus is born(prenatally)
• Cell division is arrested at prophase 1 stage and fertilization is a
requirement for the completion of the 2
nd meiotic cell division
• Process is completed in the menstrual cycles after puberty
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PATIENTS’ RIGHT
A patient has the following rights:
To be informed of the name, purpose, action, and potential undesired effects of a medication
To refuse a medication regardless of the consequences
To have qualified nurses or physicians assess a medication history, including allergies and use of herbals
To be properly advised of the experimental nature of medication therapy and give written consent for its use
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PREGNANCY AND ANTENATAL CARE
Pregnancy
The period from conception to delivery when a fetus develops in a woman’s uterus/womb
• It takes 9 months in human beings and the season in normally divided into 3 trimesters for the sake of care
• The period is bombarded with changes that bring about special needs for the mother and family
• The level of intension for the pregnancy spells the probability of the best possible outcomes
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PROFESSIONALISM
A profession is an occupational group with a set of attitudes, behaviors, or both. A profession requires advanced specialized training and the professionals must meet specified criteria. A Professional Nurse This is a person who has successfully undergone a prescribed nurse training program has passed a licensing examination and has been registered by the regulatory body, in our context the Nursing Council of Kenya.
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Psychotherapeutic Agents
Schizophrenia, which has a genetic association is characterized by hallucinations, paranoia, delusions, speech abnormalities, and emotional problems.
• Mania, with its associated bipolar illness is
characterized by periods of extreme
overactivity, aggression and excitement
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PUERPERIUM
The period after delivery of the baby and
placenta upto 6 weeks postnatally.
During this time, a number of physiological and psychological changes take place.
1. Lactation is established
2. The relationship between mother and baby
begins
3. The mother recovers from the stresses of
pregnancy and delivery
4. The reproductive organs return to their non gravid state
5. All physiological changes that occur in
pregnancy are reversed.
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RESPECTFUL MATERNAL CARE
Respectful Maternity Care (RMC) is an approach that;
Focuses on the interpersonal aspect of maternity care. Emphasizes the fundamental rights of the mother, newborn and families,
including protecting the mother and the baby Recognizes that all childbearing women need and deserve respectful care and protection of the women’s right to choice and preferences
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Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
These are a class of medications that are used as antidepressants. They work by increasing levels of serotonin, which is a neurotransmitter in the brain. SSRIs are prescribed to treat various mental health conditions that includes major depressive disorder, anxiety disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder and panic disorders. Some commonly prescribed SSRIs include fluoxetine(Prozac), sertraline(Zoloft), paroxetine(paxil).
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Sulphonamides, tetracylines aminoglycosides & macrolides
The sulfonamides, or sulfa drugs, are synthetic
antimicrobial drugs that are pharmacologically used as broad spectrum for the treatment of bacterial infections.
• Sulfonamides include sulfadiazine, sulfamethoxazole, sulfasalazine and cotrimoxazole.
• Cotrimoxazole is a combination drug that contains sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim, another antibacterial drug.
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THIRD STAGE OF LABOR
The third stage (3rd stage) of labour is the period
from the birth of the baby through to expulsion of
the placenta and membranes and ends with the
control of bleeding
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