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What is the primary effect of intrapartum immersion on the woman's circulation?
What is the primary effect of intrapartum immersion on the woman's circulation?
- Increase in cardiac output (correct)
- Decrease in central blood volume
- Increase in circulating catecholamine levels
- Shift of extracellular fluid out of her circulation
What is the recommended timing for intrapartum immersion?
What is the recommended timing for intrapartum immersion?
- During the postpartum period
- After active labor is established (correct)
- During latent labor
- During the second stage of labor
What is the effect of intrapartum immersion on the risk of chorioamnionitis?
What is the effect of intrapartum immersion on the risk of chorioamnionitis?
- No difference (correct)
- Decreased risk
- Variable outcomes
- Increased risk
What is the effect of intrapartum immersion on the use of epidural/spinal analgesia?
What is the effect of intrapartum immersion on the use of epidural/spinal analgesia?
What is the association between intrapartum immersion and uteroplacental perfusion?
What is the association between intrapartum immersion and uteroplacental perfusion?
Which route of administration is NOT typically used for systemic analgesic medications?
Which route of administration is NOT typically used for systemic analgesic medications?
What is the association between intrapartum immersion and perineal lacerations?
What is the association between intrapartum immersion and perineal lacerations?
What is the primary goal of using epidural anesthesia in surgery?
What is the primary goal of using epidural anesthesia in surgery?
What is a common side effect of opioids that can be alleviated by sedatives and hypnotics?
What is a common side effect of opioids that can be alleviated by sedatives and hypnotics?
What is a drawback of using systemic analgesic medications in labor management?
What is a drawback of using systemic analgesic medications in labor management?
What is the primary purpose of using sedatives and hypnotics in labor management?
What is the primary purpose of using sedatives and hypnotics in labor management?
What is a scenario in which sedatives and hypnotics might be used to stop contractions?
What is a scenario in which sedatives and hypnotics might be used to stop contractions?
