VACUUM EXTRACTION- suctioning of the fetal head
INDICATION:
- fetal distress
- dysfunctional labor
- hypertensive disorder of pregnancy
- abruptio placentae
- maternal cardiopulmonary disease
- explain the purpose of the procedure to the woman and tell her that there is nothing to worry to alleviate anxiety
- help the woman to relax during the application of suction to the fetal scalp
- encourage to push with contraction when needed
- after the delivery , examine the fetal scalp if there is an injury , laceration, hematoma, or intracranial hemorrhage
- examine the woman for cervical or vaginal laceration
- let her to void within several hours after delivery
