Exam 3 FC's Flashcards
4th trimester
postpartum or puerperium-about 6 weeks, till mom is back to normal
involution
the changing of the uterus back to the nonpregnant state. After 24hrs will be about at bellybutton. After 10-14 days it will not be palpable. It decreases about 1cm per day
subinvolution
the failure of the uterus to shrink back to the prepreg state, can be caused by retained placental fragements or infection, more common in PTL, major cause of PPH. Avoid fundal massage until placenta is out
autolysis
self destruction of excess hypertrophied tissue. Helps uterus return to normal size
factors that slow involution
prolonged labor, anesthesia, pain meds, grand multiparity, full bladder, fragments left in uterus, Mg sulfate
mg sulfate
relaxes uterus and delays its shrinking after birth
factors that help involution
quick birth, ambulation, complete expulsion of placenta, breastfeeding-releases oxytocin
causes of death in postpartum women
1 is cardiovascular disease, then PP hemmorhage
what causes contractions
oxytocin released from pituitary
afterbirth pains
not common in primivs d/t to inc uterine tone, stronger in multivs since there uterus is bigger and less elsatic, also polyhydramnios, multiple fetuses, or retained fragments
exfoliation
healing and repairing of inside of uterus from placental tearing-takes about 16 days
comfort care for perineum with lacerations
warm water or sitz bath, ice packs, topical anestheitcs, AVOID CONSTIPATION, no sex,
horms PP
all horms decrease back to pre preg levels
menstration PP
non breast feeding moms may start cycle as early as one month. Breast feeding moms usually 3-6mo up to 18mo. First period will be heavy
diastasis recti
seperation of ab muscles
urinary system PP
bladder distention and dilation of urinary tract-can cause uterine displacement, bleeding, and uti. Decreases urge to void, may have proteinuria for few days, BUN inc,
blood loss during labor
norm for vag-300-400ml, c/s-800-1000ml
PP vitals
may have bradycardia 50-70bpm, resp back to norm, BP may be high d/t PIH, or low d/t orthostatic hypotension or hemorrhage, temp should not exceed 38, 0r 100.4, cardiac output remains high for couple days d/t inc in fluids returning to circulation
blood levels PP
H/H inc d/t blood loss, WBC may be up to 25. H&H drawn first post op day
why does carpal tunnel go away after birth
b/c a dec in fluid relieves press on the nerve
why do PP women sweat more?
to get rid of retained fluids, may have shivering and tremors d/t fluid loss
when does mom leave PACU
when she has completely recivered from effects of anesthesia. A&Ox3, norm resp, 02 95+, can raise legs, flex knees, no numbness or tingling in legs
how do nurses prevent excess bleeding in PP mom?
maintenance of uterine tone, prevention of bladder distention
timeframes for discharge
moms stay at least 48hrs for vag delivery, and 96hrs for c/s. This the law, they can leave sooner if they want to and MD signs off on it
phases of parental grief
acute distress(shock numbness, intense crying, dep), intense grief (loneliness, guilt,anger, fear,anx, sadness,physical sym), reorganization(search for meaning, returning to norm activities, future planning)
what culture is most likely to experience perinatal loss?
African Americans
attachment
process by which a parent comes to love and accept a child
bonding
period after birth where mom and dad have close contact with child, this helps later development of child
mutually
the infant’s behaviors and characteristics call forth a corresponding set of maternal characteristics. Ex baby smiles and mom gets excited
acquaintance
part of parental attachment where mom and baby are getting to know each other through touching, eye contact, and exploring
claiming process
the process of identifying the new baby
contact with baby
early contact is good for baby, extended contact helps parents bond with child
bio rhythmicity
fetus is in tune with mom’s HR in uterus, so after birth baby will recognize mom’s HR and tune in to it
reciprocity
baby moves or acts in response to certain things. Ex doorbell makes them cry
synchrony
the “fit” between the infant’s cues and the parents response
signs baby needs change of activity
turn head away, arch back, or cries.
engrossment
father’s absorption, preoccupation and interest in the infant
post partum hemorrhage (PPH)
more than 500ml for vag birth or 1000 for C/S. Can occur early-within 24hrs (uterine atony,trauma, or retained fragments) or later 24hr-6wks (retained fragments, subinvolution, endometritis)
normal placental seperation
has detachment phase-where contractions cause shearing of placenta off uterus. Expulsion phase-where placenta is extruded from uterus into vagina
active management PP
MD’s now give pit before placenta comes out to shorten latent phase and dec PP bleeding
4 T’s of PPH
Tone-uterine atony (most common), Trauma (lacerations), Tissue (retained products), Thrombin (clots)
uterine atony
failure of uterine musc to cont. Possible causes-anything that over extends uterus such as big baby, polyhydramnia, lots of kids, twins, use of Mg sulfate, Pit, rapid labor, prolonged labor, forcepts, maternal anemia, infection, Hx of Hemorrhage
D&C vs D&E
D&C-dilation and curettage-dialating cervix and removal of lining by scraping. D&E-dilation and evacuation- dilating cervix and removing contents of uterus (abortion)
what can cause pressure type pain in PP woman
hematoma
nursing care for PPH pt
assess placenta for intactness, watch lochia closely, massage fundus, keep bladder empty, IV pit, or methergine, LR, NS or blood products
inversion of uterus
when uterus turns inside out and starts to excape. D/T someone pulling on cord. Can be complete-its visible or incomplete-can be palpated. Need to push it back in
hematoma
blood escaping into conn tiss, can occur up to 3 days post op, causes severe perineal or rectal pain, PRESSURE type pain, may cause perineum to be red, edematous, bruised.
nursing care for hematoma
prevention and early detection are best, but if not caught check vitals, call MD
DIC
disseminated intravascular coagulation-clotting and bleeding at the same time. Can be d/t amniotic fluid mixing with mom’s blood, abruption, fetal demise, preeclampsia, septicemia, hemorrhage, or cardiac arrest
risk factors for clots in preg women
uterus pushes down on vessels and slows drainage to legs, leads to stasis, also mom’s blood is very thick, C/S, obesity, smoking, inactivity, being in stirups for hours. Watch for pain and swelling in legs
S/S of DVT
Homen’s sign, lower ext pain, redness, warmth, swelling, apprehension, cough, inc HR, inc Temp
S/S of PE
dyspnea, sweating, pallor, cyanosis, confusion, hypotension, cough, inc RR, HR and Temp, SOB, JVD, chest pain, fear, anxity, friction rub
Nursing care for pt with DVT
avoid prolonged use of stirrups, early ambulation, avoid crossing legs, bedrest, monitor for bleeding
parametritis
inf in conn tissue adjacent to uterus
localized puerperal
inf in uterus that can travel up, d/t MD not wearing gloves
risk factors for post partum dep
teenage moms, African Americans, didn’t graduate high school, Hx of dep
postpartum psychosis
severe post partum dep, with delusions, and thoughts of hurting self or baby, occurs up to 8 wks after birth, if mom has it for one preg she will prob have it for next preg
first symptom of PP inf
fever greater than 38 for 2 days in a row
what is methergine used for?
for PP hemorrage, do not give if pt has high BP
chorioamnionitis
inf in amniotic fluid