EP 7 - Prolapsed Cord

A prolapsed umbilical cord is a true obstetric emergency that requires immediate recognition and action. But how do you spot it, and what’s the first thing you should do to save the baby’s life? In this episode, Dr. Morgan Taylor, DNP, CPNP, CCRN, breaks down the critical steps in managing a prolapsed cord, from recognizing the warning signs to the life-saving interventions that make all the difference. 

Learn how to identify a prolapsed cord in laboring patients, why immediate intervention is crucial, and explore a real-life case of fetal bradycardia that required an emergency C-section. Plus, Morgan walks through a test question to reinforce key nursing priorities and NCLEX essentials. 

Topics discussed in this episode: 

• What causes a prolapsed cord and why it’s so dangerous 
• How to recognize the early signs, including fetal bradycardia 
• A real-life case study of a prolapsed cord emergency 
• The #1 priority nursing action when a cord prolapse is detected 
• Positioning techniques to relieve cord compression 
• Why a prolapsed cord almost always leads to an emergency C-section 
• Breaking down a test question on prolapsed cord management 

This episode is packed with high-yield nursing knowledge to help you act fast in a high-pressure situation. Tune in now! 

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