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EMERGENCY BIRTH
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Health Care
Undergraduate 1
11/11/2011

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Term
CHILDBIRTH: Stage I
Definition
-mom prepares for birth of baby
-total dilation of cervix
-baby enters birth canal
Term
CHILDBIRTH: Stage II
Definition
-Critical stage for mom
-crowning
-baby is born
Term
CHILDBIRTH: Stage III
Definition
Critical stage for mom
-delivery of placenta
-put baby to breast and massage moms lower -abdomen to minimize bleeding
Term
*ESSAY: First Aid: Childbirth
Definition
1. Primary survey for MOM AND BABY
2. wrap placenta in newspaper/ plastic bag
3. place sanitary pad over moms viginal area
4. KEEP baby warm
5. Treat for shock
Term
What is the developing baby attached to the placenta by?
Definition
Umbilical Cord
Term
The placenta is attached to the ____________
Definition
uterus
Term
when you decide to move a victim consider your ____________________ whether you feel capable or not.
Definition
physical limitations
Term
What is one condition that requires an emergency move of a victim?
Definition
when a person must be moved in order to reach another victim. Or if victim is trapped in burning vehicle, ( suggestion is not to approach vehicle)
Term
What is packaging?
Definition
getting a victim ready for transport
Term
How do you do a body exam on a infant/ child?
Definition
feet to head
Term
Where do you want to assess an infant/ child
Definition
in caregivers lap
Term
If baby has CROUP or EPIGLOTTIS what is most likey condition of victim?
Definition
respiratory problems
Term
What is SIDS?
Definition
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
cause is still unknown
(put babies on back to sleep)
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