Question

8. Describe the positionina of the woman and the administration of a subarachnoid (spinal) block. cSF Lealage 9. What is a blood patch and when is it used? 10. Identify the important admission assessments related to pharmacological pain .management. Nursing Care of Women with Complications during Labor and Birth 1. What is an amnioinfusion, and when is it indicated? 2. Summarize the indications for labor induction. 3. Explain the use of oxytocin for induction or augmentation of labor. 4nshana

Answer 1

Ans:- 8.

Positioning of the women during subarachnoid block are as follows:-

1. Sitting,

2. Lateral decubitus,

3. Prone.

-Sitting and lateral decubitus positions are most commonly used.

-Sitting position:- In this position patient sits upright at the edge of the table with their back facing the provider and their legs hanging off the end of the table and feet resting on the stool. Patients should roll their shoulders and upper back forward.

-Lateral decubitus:- In this position ,the patient lays on their side with their back at the edge of the bed and facing the provider. The patient should curl their shoulder and legs and arch out their lower back.

-Prone:- The patient is positioned face down and their back facing upwards in a jackknife position.

-Administration of subarachnoid block:- Administration of subarachnoid block means administration of anesthetic agents in subarachnoid space of the spine so that it reaches to the cerebrospinal fluid. It is generally given with a fine needle usually 9cm long.