1. The document outlines the steps for assisting in a delivery, including: preparing the room and equipment, positioning the mother, performing perineal care using sterile technique, coaching the mother, delivering the baby, managing the umbilical cord, and checking for placental separation.
2. Key steps include properly scrubbing hands, wearing gown and gloves, performing Ritgen's maneuver to aid delivery, and massaging the uterus after delivery to encourage contraction.
3. Complications are managed through interventions like oxytocin administration, cold compresses, checking for lacerations, and applying pads. Materials are then properly disposed of and the mother is transferred for recovery.
1. The document outlines the steps for assisting in a delivery, including: preparing the room and equipment, positioning the mother, performing perineal care using sterile technique, coaching the mother, delivering the baby, managing the umbilical cord, and checking for placental separation.
2. Key steps include properly scrubbing hands, wearing gown and gloves, performing Ritgen's maneuver to aid delivery, and massaging the uterus after delivery to encourage contraction.
3. Complications are managed through interventions like oxytocin administration, cold compresses, checking for lacerations, and applying pads. Materials are then properly disposed of and the mother is transferred for recovery.
1. The document outlines the steps for assisting in a delivery, including: preparing the room and equipment, positioning the mother, performing perineal care using sterile technique, coaching the mother, delivering the baby, managing the umbilical cord, and checking for placental separation.
2. Key steps include properly scrubbing hands, wearing gown and gloves, performing Ritgen's maneuver to aid delivery, and massaging the uterus after delivery to encourage contraction.
3. Complications are managed through interventions like oxytocin administration, cold compresses, checking for lacerations, and applying pads. Materials are then properly disposed of and the mother is transferred for recovery.
“In preparing room, I will turn on the spot light and make sure that curtains are close for privacy. For the instruments and equipment, I have arrange it in the table (show the table)” 2.Transport client safely while providing privacy Assuming that I have transported mother safely while providing privacy via stretcher with siderails up and covered with blanket. 3.I will now place the mother in lithotomy position. “Ma’am please straighten your back while lying and flex your both legs 90 degrees at your hips” 4.Performs perineal care using sterile technique correctly. Wear gloves first & dispose after 4. Right majora 1. Pubis 5. Left majora 2. Right thigh 6. Vulva or vaginal opening 3. Left thigh 7. Anus
Drape patient (Leggings, abdomen and buttocks)
5.Performs proper hand scrub. There is no available faucet therefore I will just use alcohol for hand scrubbing. 1. Palm to palm 2. Right palm over left dorsum (Left palm over right dorsum) 3. Fingers interfaced 4. Fingers interlocked 5. Rotational rubbing of right thumb clasped in left and vice versa 6. Rotational rubbing, backwards and forwards with clasped fingers of right hand in left palm and vice versa
6.Wears gown and gloves according to hospital policy.
Jacket, towel and gloves 7.Performs Ritgen’s maneuver safely. Now, I’m going to perform this maneuver since the head of the fetus distends the vulva and its perineum is enough to open the vaginal introitus to a diameter of 5 cm or more. This maneuver is performed to deliver the head of the baby.” What is the purpose of Ritgen’s Maneuver? Ritgen's maneuver denotes extracting the fetal head, using one hand to pull the fetal chin from between the maternal anus and the coccyx, and the other on the fetal occiput to control speed of delivery. 8.Coaches mother on breathing and pushing techniques. “Ma’am push!!” Count 1-10 before delivering the baby completely. “Okay ma’am the baby is out”. When to push and hold: Slow deep breath as your contraction starts and then slowly breathe out. Slowly inhale through your nose and then pause. Then exhale slowly through your mouth. 9.Delivers baby Skin to skin (Lower the drape first) 10. Checks and manages cord recoil correctly 11. Demonstrate clamping and cutting of cord. 12. Enumerate the signs of placental separation (GURLA) The signs that the placenta has separated includes: Gush of blood Uterine involution Rising of the fundus Lengthening of umbilical cord Appearance of the placenta 13. Delivers placenta then put it in a bowl or any container. 14. Check the completeness of placenta. The placenta is complete and there is no sign of abnormalities. 15. Assesses amount of blood loss The amount of blood lost during delivery is about 450 cc which is considered as normal.” 16. Employs interventions to achieve and maintain a well contracted uterus to prevent/control hemorrhage. Uterine massage The purpose of uterine or fundal massage to encourage the uterus to contract properly after delivery of the placenta. Administer Oxytocin thru IM at deltoid muscle Cold compress Applying cold compress to perineal area can help ease pain and reduce swelling 17. Crede’s maneuver Place palms flat on the patient’s abdomen just below the navel. Then apply gentle firm pressure and move downwards towards the symphysis pubis.
18. Assesses presence and degree of laceration.
There is a presence of laceration and it is in second degree. Vagina, perineal skin, fascia, levatorani muscle, and perineal body. 19. Assists in episiorrhaphy “This is the proper way on how to load a needle with a suture by the use of the needle holder” Now, I will pass the needle holder with the suture to the Doctor. 20. Checks size, consistency and location of uterus. “Immediately after delivery, the upper portion of the uterus is midline and palpable halfway between the symphysis pubis and the umbilicus. By approximately one hour post delivery, the fundus is firm and at the level of the umbilicus.” 21. Performs perineal care and applies pad correctly. Flushing, Betadine paint on lacerated area, apply perineal pad 22. Evaluates patient’s condition and records pertinent data accordingly. Get DR notebook, record There is no bleeding observe in the mother. The baby boy is delivered at ____ in the morning and the placenta is out. 23. Provide dry and clean gown I will now assist the mother in transferring from DR table to stretcher. Keep the side rails up and ready for transfer to recovery room/ward. 24. Performs after care of the materials and equipment used. Wash and dry all instruments used. 25. Ensures proper disposal of hospital waste including blood and other fluids - Proper disposal of waste materials with color coding - Orange for infectious clinical waste - Yellow non infectious - Green for wet and biodegrable waste - Blue for non biodegradable - Separate Container for sharps, syringes, vials and ampules