post partum endometritis Flashcards
1
Q
what
A
inflammation of endometrium caused by infection
infection can be introduced during or after labour/delivrey
2
Q
occurs most commonly with what kind of birth
A
CS
3
Q
presentation
A
foul smelling discharge or lochia bleeding getting heavierr pelvic pain fever sepsis
4
Q
Mx - milder symptoms
A
oral anitb e.g. co-amoxiclav
5
Q
Mx - severe
A
admission
sepsis 6
broad spectrium IV antib - clindamycin and gentamicin
