Puerperal Complications Flashcards
1
Q
How much blood loss is needed for a diagnosis of postpartum hemorrhage in vaginal delivery?
A
> 500 mL
2
Q
How much blood loss is needed for a diagnosis of postpartum hemorrhage in cesarean delivery?
A
> 1000 mL
3
Q
What is the leading cause of postpartum hemorrhage?
A
Uterine atony
4
Q
Differential diagnosis for puerperal infection?
A
Superficial and Deep vein thrombophlebitis of the legs
5
Q
Presents with fever in puerperal women associated with painful swollen leg and calf tenderness. What’s the diagnosis?
A
Thrombophlebitis
6
Q
What antiseptic has shown convincing evidence in decreasing the risk for postoperative endometritis?
A
Chlorhexidine
7
Q
What is the rate of uterine inversion according to blueprints?
A
1 in 2,500 deliveries
8
Q
Criteria to diagnose endometritis? (3)
A
- Fever
- Elevated WBC
- Uterine tenderness
