#220: The Dangers of Oligohydramnios

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

Helpful links:

Learn more about meconium aspiration syndrome in episode 212.

Learn more about placenta abnormalities in episode 92.

Get more maternal/newborn topics here.

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