ATI OB PROCTORED LATEST 2024 STUDY GUIDE & SUMMARY

Female Sterilization ● Transcervical → flexible agents are placed into the fallopian tubes which causing therefore leading to occlusion of the fallopian tubes. This procedure can be done without the use of general anesthesia. Effectiveness takes up to 3 months. Client must take contraceptives for the first 3 months until the provider knows whether the tubes are blocked or not. Not for PP patients ○ Risks: ■ Perforation ■ Increased risk for ectopic pregnancy if one were to occur ● Tubal ligation → done under general anesthesia. Sever or burn the fallopian tubes to prevent fertilization. It can be done PP ○ Risks: ■ General complications that occur with general anesthesia ■ Increased risk for ectopic pregnancy if one were to occur