Lesson 15 Flashcards
Infection of the breast connective tissue
Mastitis
Primarily in women who are lactating
Mastitis
What causes Mastitis
S. Aureus
E. Coli
Streptococcus
Candida albicans
Inflammation of the lining of a blood vessel with the formation of blood clots
Thrombophlebitis
Most common classification of thrombophlebitis
Superficial Thrombophlebitis
Common in women with history of thrombosis; increased incidence in women with hydramnios
Deep vein thrombosis
Type of Thrombophlebitis: Develops in conjunction with infections of the reproductive tract
Septic Pelvic Thrombophlebitis
Edema of leg and ankle
DVT
Th edema gives a white or drained appearance formerly called MILK LEG or PHLEGMASIA
DVT
What is the antagonist of heparin
Protamine sulfate
Antagonist to Coumadin
Vitamin K
Pain the calf of the leg on dorsiflexion of the foot
Homan’s sign
Obstruction of the pulmonary artery by blood cloy
Pulmonary embolus
During 1st 10 days pospartum, some women have feelings of sadness as a response to the anticlimatic feeling after birth
Postpartum blues
Occurs in 20% of women is more and serious than postpartum blues
Postpartum depression