Jun 2022
25m 35s
The term oligohydramnios literally means “scant amniotic fluid” and is diagnosed when ultrasound reveals an amniotic fluid index (AFI) of less than 5 cm. In this episode you’ll learn:
* The role of amniotic fluid
* The causes and complications of oligohydramnios
* Signs/symptoms of oligohydramnios
* Key nursing assessments and interventions
* Tests utilized to evaluate oligohydramnios
* Patient education
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Learn more about meconium aspiration syndrome in episode 212.
Learn more about placenta abnormalities in episode 92.
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