Hey,
What sort of exercise would you recommend for Brad?
Answer:
cycling or diving
The solid-tipped IUPC design prevents issues such as pressure or becoming lodged against the uterine wall, which can happen with fluid-filled IUPCs.
With fluid-filled IUPCs:
1. The catheter tip may get stuck against the uterine wall or fetal element, hindering accurate pressure data recording or causing distortions in the waveform.
2. Depending on the relation of the catheter tip to the external pressure transducer, the pressure readings may become imprecise.
3. Obstructions from meconium, vernix, or blood can block the catheter.
4. Air within the catheter could alter the pressure waveform or lead to incorrect pressure data.
Milk dilutes and neutralizes the toxic substance while coating the stomach, which helps to protect the stomach lining from harm.
