Journal of obstetric, gynecologic, and neonatal nursing : JOGNN
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J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs · May 2000
Review Case ReportsOgilvie's syndrome after cesarean delivery.
Ogilvie's syndrome is a rare postsurgical complication that can be associated with cesarean delivery. It is characterized by massive dilation of the colon, much like that which occurs with an obstruction but in the absence of a mechanical obstruction. ⋯ Conservative treatment is effective in many cases, but surgical intervention may be required. Nursing assessment of the gastrointestinal system in the postsurgical patient is reviewed using a case report of a patient who developed Ogilvie's syndrome after a cesarean delivery.
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J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs · Jan 2000
Multicenter StudyContinence for women: evaluation of AWHONN's third research utilization project. Association of Women's Health Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses.
To develop an evidence-based protocol for initial evaluation and treatment of urinary incontinence and to design procedures that would facilitate the protocol's implementation into clinical practice. ⋯ The Continence for Women Project demonstrated the potential for developing and testing evidence-based protocols for clinical practice when the resources of an organization such as AWHONN and the research community are combined.
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Nurses who care for pregnant and laboring women are faced with an increasingly frequent use of pharmaceutical agents that facilitate initiation of labor (uterotropins), augment labor (uterotonics), or potentially stop labor (tocolytics). The choice of the drug, administration, side effects, and complications varies. Knowledge about uterine physiology helps the clinician understand the action of these agents. Knowledge of the differences and similarities among oxytoxics, ergots, prostaglandins, and the various drugs used as tocolytics is essential for safe and effective care of women and their fetuses who may be exposed to these agents.
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J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs · Nov 1999
Factors explaining lack of response to heel stick in preterm newborns.
To determine factors explaining lack of response by preterm newborns to heel stick for blood sampling. ⋯ Newborns who were younger, asleep, and had undergone a painful event more recently were less likely to demonstrate behavioral and physiologic indicators of pain.