NURSING 265 Lecture Notes - Lecture 18: Placenta Praevia, Cervical Effacement, Cervical Dilation
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Fse (fetal scalp electrode): continuous internal fetal monitoring with a scalp electrode is performed by attaching a small spiral electrode to the presenting part of the fetus to monitor the fhr. The electrode wires are then attached to a leg plate that is placed on the client"s thigh and then attached to the fetal monitor. Iupc: is a solid or fluid-filled transducer placed inside the client"s uterine cavity to monitor the frequency, duration, and intensity of contractions. The average pressure is usually 50 to 85 mm hg. Early detection of abnormal fhr patterns suggestive of fetal distress. Allows greater maternal freedom of movement because tracing is not affected by fetal activity, maternal position changes, or obesity. Membranes must have ruptured to use internal monitoring. Cervix must be adequately dilated to a minimum of 2 to 3 cm. Nursing care during first stages of labor. It is the responsibility of a nurse to care, monitor, and provide interventions during each stage.
