Module WB0708   Intrapartum Complications

Reading Materials:

Chapter 27, Intrapartum Complications, Foundations of

Maternal-Newborn Nursing, Murray, et. al., Saunders

Elsevier, St. Louis, 2006, pages 697-732.

Objectives

1.       Describe the types of dysfunctional labor their characteristics,

          etiology, management and complications

2.       Identify the etiology, complications and management of premature

          rupture of membranes

3.       Discuss the predisposing factors, clinical presentation, management

          and  complications of preterm labor.

4.       Explain the maternal and fetal risk of a prolonged pregnancy and its        

          therapeutic management.

5.       Review potential intrapartum emergencies including causes, clinical        

          presentation, management and complications

Content Outline

1.       Dyfunctional Labor

          1.1     Types

          1.2     Characteristics

          1.3     Etiology

          1.4     Management

          1.5     Complications

2.       Premature Rupture of Membranes

          2.1.    Etiology

          2.2.    Management

          2.3     Complications

3.       Preterm Labor

          3.1     Predisposing factors

          3.2     Clinical presentation

          3.3     Management

          3.4     Complications

4.       Prolonged Pregnancy

          4.1     Maternal and fetal risk factors

          4.2     Management

5.       Intrapartum Emergencies

            (Causes, clinical presentation, management

              and complications)

          5.1     Placental abnormalities

          5.2     Prolapsed cord

          5.3     Uterine rupture and inversion

          5.4     Anaphylactoid syndrome

          5.5     Trauma