31.12.2013 Views

Obstetric and Gynecological Nursing - The Carter Center

Obstetric and Gynecological Nursing - The Carter Center

Obstetric and Gynecological Nursing - The Carter Center

SHOW MORE
SHOW LESS

You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles

YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves.

Contraindications- In the presence of malpresentation or<br />

C.P.D it is not start.<br />

Danger<br />

- Rupture of the uterus<br />

- Tachycardia & an increased stroke volume increases the<br />

cardiac out put.<br />

- Fetal distress<br />

Syntometrine<br />

It is a combined preparation of Ergometrine <strong>and</strong> oxytocin<br />

Action:<br />

1 ampule of syntometrine contains<br />

Egometrine 0.5mg<br />

Syntocinon 5 units<br />

Action 2 ½ minutes when given intramuscular<br />

Advantage- It has the quick action of the oxytocin <strong>and</strong> the long<br />

action of ergometrine<br />

Indication - to prevent or treat post partum haemorrhage<br />

Management of third stage of labour<br />

Good management begins during prenatal period. In the 1 st ,<br />

2 nd <strong>and</strong> 3 rd stage of labour to prevent prolonged labour Skill<br />

full management reduces the risk of hemorrhage, retained<br />

placenta, shock <strong>and</strong> infection<br />

108

Hooray! Your file is uploaded and ready to be published.

Saved successfully!

Ooh no, something went wrong!