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Group B Amniotic Fluid Embolism 1
Group B Amniotic Fluid Embolism 1
ROMERO P.
RUFINO L.
SADDI E.
SANCHEZ D.
SANTOS A.
GROUP B
A 45-year-old obese, multiparous (G3P3) female with
no other past medical history and an uncomplicated
prenatal course, presents with twins at 40 weeks'
gestation. Her prior vaginal deliveries were
uncomplicated. She experiences a tumultuous labor of
many hours with delivery by Cesarean section because
of fetal distress. Shortly after delivery, she suddenly
complains of shortness of breath. Her oxygen
saturations fall from 98 to 74%, blood pressure falls to
86/50 mmHg, and she suffers a generalized seizure.
You also note oozing at her IV insertion sites and
increased bloody vaginal discharge.
1. What is the pathophysiology of Amniotic Embolism? Formulate a concept map
highlighting the clinical presentation based on the scenario.
2. Formulate guided questionnaire that you will include in history taking the
patient. If you visited her prior to the emergency admission.
Is there any
Have you had any
medications that GTPAL
accidents?
you are taking?
3.What is your role as If an emergency caesarian section is required, our
a nurse if a patient responsibility as nurses is to prepare the patient for the
procedure. Then, phone the OR and let them know
needed an emergency about the emergency caesarian section so they can
caesarian section and prepare. For joint work, contact other departments
you are the one who such as anesthesiology. The doctor will inform the
carried out the order patient's family about her condition, explain the
surgery, and obtain agreement from her family,
of attending physician. particularly her husband if she is married. However, in
Explain based on your the Philippines, nurses are sometimes the ones who
understanding. request that the family sign the consent form.
ASSESSMENT DIAGNOSIS PLANNING INTERVENTION EVALUATION
Subjective: Ineffective breathing Within 30 minutes of - Monitor and record vital signs After 30 minutes of
“Nahihirapan akong
huminga” as verbalized by pattern related to rendering nursing - Assess breath sounds, respiratory rate, rendering proper
the patient. decreased oxygen interventions, the depth and rhythm. nursing interventions,
supply patient will be able to - Observe for the use of accessory muscles the patient was be able
Objective:
- SaO2: 74% maintain an effective - Elevate the head of the patient. to maintain an effective
- BP: 86/50mmHg breathing pattern - Encourage deep breathing exercises breathing pattern as
- Generalized seizure - Administer supplemental oxygen as evidenced by absence of
- Oozing at the IV site
- Increased bloody ordered. dyspnea.
vaginal discharge - Administer prescribed medication as
ordered.
- Encourage adequate rest periods
between activities
Patient is 45 yo, female with no other past medical history. She has an
uncomplicated prenatal course, presents with twins at 40 weeks' gestation. Her prior vaginal deliveries were uncomplicated. She experiences
B a tumultuous labor of many hours with delivery by Cesarean section because of fetal distress.
I would like to recommend the patient for continuous monitoring of her vital sign until the next shift.
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