Post Partum Bleeding Flashcards
1
Q
How do we define post partum bleeding?
A
More than 500 mls vaginal
More than 1000 mls c section
2
Q
What does absent uterus mean?
A
Uterine inversion
3
Q
What is the most common cause of post partum hemorrhage and how does the uterus feel?
Treatment?
A
Uterine atony, boggy
Massage, meds like oxytocin
4
Q
Firm uterus equals?
A
Retained placenta
5
Q
What is accreta?incretta?percretta?
A
Endometrium
Myometrium
Through the the entire uterus
6
Q
Treat retained placenta?
A
Try d and c, maybe hysterectomy
Check bhcg
7
Q
What is high and low in DIC?
A
Low platelets, give platelets Low HgB, give blood Schistocytes Low fibrinogen, give cryo Up INR, low factors, Give FFP
