logging in or signing up Obstetric Pharmacology aSGuest1087 Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINT lite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 948 Category: Science & Tech.. License: All Rights Reserved Like it (0) Dislike it (0) Added: October 15, 2008 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 0 Presentation Description No description available. Comments Posting comment... Premium member Presentation Transcript Obstetric Pharmacology : Obstetric Pharmacology Magnesium Sulfate : Magnesium Sulfate Actions Not clearly understood Seems to decrease release of acetylcholine at neuromuscular junction Depresses central nervous system Causes mild vasodilation Decreases blood pressure Improves placental blood flow Magnesium Sulfate : Magnesium Sulfate Indications Anticonvulsant effects in: Pre-eclampsia Eclampsia Magnesium Sulfate : Magnesium Sulfate Contraindications Renal disease Cardiac failure AV conduction defects Myasthenia gravis Magnesium Sulfate : Magnesium Sulfate Adverse effects Muscle weakness Respiratory depression Hypotension Slowed cardiac conduction/AV blocks Magnesium Sulfate : Magnesium Sulfate Antidote to toxic effects Calcium Magnesium Sulfate : Magnesium Sulfate Dose Initial: 4 to 8 gm IV over 20 minutes Maintenance: 1 to 2 gm/hr Pitocin : Pitocin Action Synthetic oxytocin Stimulates uterine smooth muscle contraction Pitocin : Pitocin Indication Control of postpartum hemorrhage Pitocin : Pitocin Contraindication Do not administer until after baby, placenta fully delivered May cause trapping of placenta or second twin in uterus Pitocin : Pitocin Adverse effects Nausea, vomiting Cardiac arrhythmias Fluid retention with water intoxication Transient vasodilation, reflex tachycardia Pitocin : Pitocin Dose 10 to 40 units in 1 L of crystalloid Infuse to: Sustain uterine contraction Control hemorrhage You do not have the permission to view this presentation. In order to view it, please contact the author of the presentation.
Obstetric Pharmacology aSGuest1087 Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINT lite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 948 Category: Science & Tech.. License: All Rights Reserved Like it (0) Dislike it (0) Added: October 15, 2008 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 0 Presentation Description No description available. Comments Posting comment... Premium member Presentation Transcript Obstetric Pharmacology : Obstetric Pharmacology Magnesium Sulfate : Magnesium Sulfate Actions Not clearly understood Seems to decrease release of acetylcholine at neuromuscular junction Depresses central nervous system Causes mild vasodilation Decreases blood pressure Improves placental blood flow Magnesium Sulfate : Magnesium Sulfate Indications Anticonvulsant effects in: Pre-eclampsia Eclampsia Magnesium Sulfate : Magnesium Sulfate Contraindications Renal disease Cardiac failure AV conduction defects Myasthenia gravis Magnesium Sulfate : Magnesium Sulfate Adverse effects Muscle weakness Respiratory depression Hypotension Slowed cardiac conduction/AV blocks Magnesium Sulfate : Magnesium Sulfate Antidote to toxic effects Calcium Magnesium Sulfate : Magnesium Sulfate Dose Initial: 4 to 8 gm IV over 20 minutes Maintenance: 1 to 2 gm/hr Pitocin : Pitocin Action Synthetic oxytocin Stimulates uterine smooth muscle contraction Pitocin : Pitocin Indication Control of postpartum hemorrhage Pitocin : Pitocin Contraindication Do not administer until after baby, placenta fully delivered May cause trapping of placenta or second twin in uterus Pitocin : Pitocin Adverse effects Nausea, vomiting Cardiac arrhythmias Fluid retention with water intoxication Transient vasodilation, reflex tachycardia Pitocin : Pitocin Dose 10 to 40 units in 1 L of crystalloid Infuse to: Sustain uterine contraction Control hemorrhage