Postpartum Care Flashcards
1
Q
Most common postpartum infection
A
Endometritis
2
Q
S/S of endometritis
A
Fever
Abdominal pain
Foul smell
3
Q
Treatment of endometritis
A
Gentamicin
Ampicillin
Clindamycin
4
Q
Perineal laceration degrees
A
1st degree: extends through vaginal and perineal skin
2nd degree: extends into soft tissue of perineum
3rd degree: through anal sphincter
4th degree: through rectal mucosa
5
Q
Causes of postpartum hemorrhage
A
Uterine atony
Unrepaired lacerations
Retained placental fragments
Bleeding disorder
6
Q
Treatment of postpartum fragments
A
Pitocin/Cytotec
