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The Maternal And Neonatal Outcomes Of Utilizing Nitrous Oxide For Labor Analgesia, Joy L. Sayler
The Maternal And Neonatal Outcomes Of Utilizing Nitrous Oxide For Labor Analgesia, Joy L. Sayler
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Background: Inhaled nitrous oxide has been used in many developing countries for labor analgesia but fell out of practice in the United States over the past 40 years. Recently it has been reintroduced into practice in the U.S. Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to critically examine the literature in order to determine the maternal and neonatal effects of utilizing nitrous oxide for labor analgesia. Methods: Twenty research articles were critically reviewed in order to determine the maternal and neonatal effects of utilizing nitrous oxide for labor analgesia. Results: Nitrous oxide appears to be safe for both mother and …
Nitrous Oxide: Revival Of An Antiquated Pain Modality Helps To Empower Women, April Shuneson
Nitrous Oxide: Revival Of An Antiquated Pain Modality Helps To Empower Women, April Shuneson
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Background: Options for pharmacological pain management in labor are limited. The use of nitrous oxide during labor and gynecological procedures is supported by the American College of Nurse-Midwives (2016); they group suggested that different forms of coping with labor and pain should be made available for women. Purpose: The purpose of this critical review of the literature is to examine the factors contributing to availability, efficacy, safety, and patient outcomes of nitrous oxide when used during labor and gynecological procedures. Results: Twenty-four articles were selected for review and were appraised using the John Hopkins Research Evidence Appraisal Tool (Dearholt & …
The Use Of Nitrous Oxide In The Management Of Labor Pain: Safet And Effiacy, Jennifer Ruth Christensen
The Use Of Nitrous Oxide In The Management Of Labor Pain: Safet And Effiacy, Jennifer Ruth Christensen
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Background: All women will experience pain while going through childbirth. The pain is caused by pressure and stretching on the uterus and visceral organs, lack of oxygen during uterine contractions, and musculoskeletal and perineal stretching. Difficulty coping with pain leads to an increase in catecholamines, which further complicates the labor process and can contribute to long term psychological consequences. Up to 75% of women in other countries use nitrous oxide, a colorless odorless gas, to manage their labor pain. In the United States, the options for managing labor pain have consisted of non-pharmacological methods such as massage, breathing and relaxation …