November 2005 · Vol. 17, No. 11Reducing the legal risks of labor induction and augmentation
Specific tactics minimize the chance of adverse oxytocin-related outcomes—and a flurry of allegations
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Fast Track
The only thing electronic fetal monitoring can identify with high specificity is the oxygenated fetus that is not experiencing metabolic acidemia
Go to the patient’s bedside when summoned, and document the date, time, and fetal heart rate interpretation
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Carol
J.
Harvey,
RNC, MSClinical Nurse Specialist, Women’s Services, High-Risk Perinatal/Labor and Delivery, Northside Hospital,
Atlanta Patricia
M.
Witcher,
RNC, MSNClinical Nurse Specialist, Women’s Services, High-Risk Perinatal/Labor and Delivery, Northside Hospital,
Atlanta
WHAT’S YOUR VERDICT?
Does this patient have grounds for a lawsuit?
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