RT134 Fetal Asphyxia
This deck covers key concepts related to fetal asphyxia, including its definition, causes, and physiological responses such as primary and secondary apnea.
What does Fetal Asphyxia mean?
Key Terms
What results in Fetal Asphyxia?
Hypoxia
Hypercarbia
Respiratory & Metabolic Acidosis
Primary Apnea
> Deprivation of Oxygen
Oxygen & Stimulation will induce respirations
Period of rapid breathing followed by apnea
HR begins to fall...
Secondary Apnea
> Unresponsive to stimulation
Deep irregular gasping
HR & BP Decrease
If continues, HR & RR cease, O2 falls, death occurs
Pr...
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
What does Fetal Asphyxia mean? | Without a Pulse |
What causes Fetal Asphyxia? | Impaired maternal blood flow to the fetus (Placental Insufficiency) |
What results in Fetal Asphyxia? | Hypoxia |
Primary Apnea | > Deprivation of Oxygen |
Secondary Apnea | > Unresponsive to stimulation |