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Catheter during Labor and Delivery

Carmelle Bornor

Rasmussen

CollegeCOURSE#2571: Professional Nursing II

Christi Desautels

August 26, 2020

Catheter during Labor and Delivery

With the increase in the number of preterm births, labor induction is a common practice in the field of obstetrics. [Explain the connection between preterm births and labor induction.]Various methods have been utilized in inducing labor in which balloon catheters have become common. [Move the underlined phrase to after the word it modifies (methods).][Cite the reference for all information except common knowledge.]Catheters have also been used as an anesthetic mechanism during labor and delivery. In anesthesia, a small catheter is inserted into the lower back with the tip of the catheter tube resting just outside the spinal cord (epidural space). The procedure is usually carried out by an anesthesiologist or a certified nurse anesthetist.

Catheterization in labor and delivery is an important topic in nursing practice as nursing professionals predominate delivery rooms. [Explain the connection between nurses being in delivery rooms and catheterization being important.] Nurses are mainly tasked with caring for patients in obstetrics and their knowledge of catheterization during labor and delivery plays a key role in patient outcomes in obstetrics. [The underlined clause doesn’t seem accurate. If you think it is, explain where you found this information and cite it.] Imperatively, nurses require extensive training in this area to promote quality clinical care obstetric patients.

[Use transition.] As a nursing professional, I'm driven to provide compassionate care to my patients. In doing so, I'm obliged to ensure my patients are satisfied with my service delivery. [Explain how these sentences help to support your thesis.]The use of catheters in labor and delivery is a growing issue also acquiring adequate knowledge in the area will be critical as I aim to achieve my professional duty, goals, and mission. [These two sentences are run together. Put a period between them.]

PICOT Question

In women using catheterization in labor and delivery, how does the outcome compare to other intervention strategies? [Explain how you define “outcome” in the paper.]

Liu et al., (2019) examined double versus single balloon catheters for labor induction and cervical ripening. [This sentence is not about your research question.][Do not separate a subject from it verb with a comma.] It was highlighted that the use of both double-balloon and single balloon catheters showed significant efficacy based on the Bishop score. Notably, the use of double-balloon catheters increased the Bishop score significantly, especially for nulliparous women. Additionally, the ripening success rate was higher when the double-balloon method was used compared to the single balloon catheters. In terms of efficiency, it was reported that the insertion of single balloon catheters resulted in a reduced duration of labor as well as a shorter insertion expulsion interval.

[Use transition.]On safety, adverse events for both the mother and the baby are of great concern. Research studies have reported placental abruptions and uterine hyperstimulation among the potential risks associated with the procedure. The patient-reported outcomes of the intervention such as satisfaction were positive. Despite positive results from the procedure, heterogeneity of findings is notable. [Give an example.]Such differences could be attributed to parity or balloon volumes. [This paragraph does not have enough details about your research question.]

Shindo et al., (2017) [This is another comma separating the subject and its verb.] studied the use of balloon catheters in ripening the cervix for labor induction in nulliparous women at term. The study pointed out that the use of balloon catheters increased the risk of umbilical cord prolapse. This is deemed to occur during the time of insertion as space is created between the uterine os and the fetal head and thus occult prolapse of the umbilical cord may occur. The study also highlighted that balloon catheters were associated with intrapartum hemorrhage and poor neonatal prognosis. These were speculated as resulting from hyperstimulation caused by concurrent use of balloon catheters and other uterine stimulants. [Is this speculation helpful in supporting your thesis?]

During labor and delivery, there are few instances that a catheter might use such as receiving medication like epidural anesthesia or during a C-section delivery. Since the patient is not able to move around during these procedures and does not feel the urge to urinate the bladder is at risked for injuries (Team, 2017).For instance, a full bladder during labor can become distended and cause the baby to have trouble moving down to the pelvis. Catheter in this instance helps the patient to empty the bladder keeping it safe from injuries and helps the baby rotate in a good position for birth.

Catheters are more than often used during CS to prevent any damage to the bladder during surgery. [I don’t understand the underlined phrase.][How does this sentence help to support your thesis? Comments end here except for those on the references.]However, bladder catheterization at CS acts as a risk factor for postpartum urinary infection and thus the timing of its removal is crucial in lowering the risks of urinary tract infections (CDC, 2018). therefore, nurses and healthcare workers must follow proper technique during this procedure. Hand hygiene must be performed immediately before and after insertion or any manipulation of the catheter device or site, Following aseptic insertion of the catheter while maintaining a closed drainage system and If there are breaks in aseptic technique, disconnection, or leakage occur, it’s important to replace the catheter and collecting system using aseptic technique and sterile equipment (CDC,2018).

.It is essential that systems Insert catheters only for appropriate indications and have policies and procedures guidelines to help staff perform optimal care for patients. Ensuring that only properly trained persons (e.g., hospital personnel, family members, or patients themselves) who know the correct technique of aseptic catheter insertion and maintenance are given this responsibility and that the removal of the catheter is performed as soon as possible postoperatively, preferably within 24 hours, unless there are appropriate indications for continued use(CDC,2018). These interventions are effective and also lower cost and low-risk strategies addressing hospital-associated infections and reduce infections and discomfort in patients.

As a nurse, I chose this topic as it relates to my area of practice in the obstetric field. Obstetrics is a critical area in any health care organization and thus achieving health outcomes is important as it correlates with patient confidence and satisfaction. As a client educator, informing the client of the benefits and the risks of the procedure is vital. This enables them to make informed decisions on the type of intervention they would like to explore. Informed consent is an element of ethics and adhering to it ensures that patients receive quality and yet safe clinical care. The CDC has excellent resources for clients related to the catheter and it’s care (see appendix).

The use of catheter during labor and delivery is increasing today, especially for CS delivery and women using medications such as epidural who don’t have the urge to void during delivery. Baby and mom safety must be a priority. Following aseptic and sterile technique is essential in achieving optimal patient care with pregnant women. 

References

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CAUTI Guidelines. (2018, November 5). https://www.cdc.gov/infectioncontrol/guidelines/cauti/index.html.

Demirezen, G., Çetin, B. A., Mathyk, B. A., Köroğlu, N., & Yildirim, G. (2018). Efficiency of the Foley catheter versus the double balloon catheter during the induction of second trimester pregnancy terminations: a randomized controlled trial. Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics, 298(5), 881–887. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00404-018-4882-6

Team, the H. E. (2017, November 9). Labor and Delivery: Complications of Cesarean Section. https://www.healthline.com/health/pregnancy/complications-cesarean-section

Liu, X., Wang, Y., Zhang, F., Zhong, X., Ou, R., Luo, X., & Qi, H. (2019). Double- versus single-balloon catheters for labor induction and cervical ripening: A meta-analysis. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 19(1). doi:10.1186/s12884-019-2491-4

Shindo, R., Aoki, S., Yonemoto, N., Yamamoto, Y., Kasai, J., Kasai, M., & Miyagi, E. (2017). Hygroscopic dilators vs balloon catheter ripening of the cervix for induction of labor in nulliparous women at term: Retrospective study. Plos One, 12(12). doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0189665

Appendix

Client Education: Catheter

Among UTIs acquired in the hospital, approximately 75% are associated with a urinary catheter, between 15-25% of hospitalized patients receive urinary catheters during their hospital stay. The most important risk factor for developing a catheter-associated UTI (CAUTI) is prolonged use of the urinary catheter.

The patient is to be educated on the benefits and consequences before the procedure and give inform consent before administration.

Upon removal, bladder function is to be assessed for normal functioning

The patient should increase or maintain fluid intake unless contraindicated

The patient should void when able within 6-8 hours after removal of the catheter

The patient should be instructed to inform HCP when he/she has voided

The patient should report the color, amount and any abnormal findings

The patient should report any burning, pain discomfort or a small amount of urine output and also report an inability to void, bladder tenderness or distention

The patient should report any signs of CAUTI

The patient should be educated on maintaining good proper hygiene technique wiping front to back .

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