NCC EFM EXAM (2022/2023) RATED A+

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NCC EFM EXAM (2022/2023) RATED A+ FHR Reflects: ✔✔Fetal Oxygenation Obtaining a "category 1" or "Normal" FHR Rules Out: ✔✔Metabolic Acidemia Extrinsic Fetal Oxygenation Pathway Factors Incl... ude: ✔✔1. Maternal oxygenation 2. Uterine Blood Flow 3. Placental Exchange 4. Umbilical Blood Flow Intrinsic Fetal Oxygenation Pathway Factors Include: ✔✔1. Fetal Circulation 2. Oxygenation of Tissues 3. FHR Regulation Well-Oxygenated Maternal Blood is Dependent Upon 2 Main Things: Also What Conditions Could Hinder Each? ✔✔1. Adequate Hgb Concentration & Saturation (O2 Carrying Capacity) Problem could arise with severe maternal anemia 2. Adequate Arterial Oxygen Tension (PaO2) (Maternal Ventilation and Pulmonary Fxn) Problem could arise with maternal asthma Maternal Blood Flow Prior to Pregnancy and During: ✔✔50ml/min --> approx. 700ml/min % of Maternal Blood Flow that Passes Through Intervillous Space ✔✔70-90% % of Maternal CO Towards Uterine Blood Flow ✔✔10-15% Maternal Blood Flow and Fetal Blood Flow are Connected Via: ✔✔Endometrial Arteries Umbilical Vein Carries: ✔✔Oxygenated Blood to Baby Umbilical Arteries Carry: ✔✔Deoxygenated Blood out Which Umbilical Cord Component Do We Care About For Cord Gases? ✔✔Umbilical Arteries because this is what is leaving the babies circulation [Show More]

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