definitions
This term describes excessive bleeding after childbirth.
What is postpartum hemorrhage?
This is the most common cause of postpartum hemorrhage.
What is uterine atony?
Nurses frequently monitor these two vital signs to detect early hemorrhage.
What are blood pressure and pulse?
This first nursing intervention stimulates uterine contraction during hemorrhage.
What is fundal massage?
This life-threatening complication occurs when severe blood loss causes circulatory collapse.
What is hypovolemic shock?
This condition refers to an abnormally large fetus, typically weighing more than 4,000 grams.
What is macrosomia?
This âTâ refers to retained placental fragments.
What is Tissue?
The bladder should be emptied at least every this many hours postpartum.
What is every 4 hours?
This medication is commonly given IV to maintain uterine tone.
What is Oxytocin (Pitocin)?
Severe postpartum hemorrhage may require this surgical procedure to stop bleeding.
What is a hysterectomy?
This condition occurs when the placenta attaches too deeply into the uterine wall and does not detach normally after delivery.
What is placenta accreta?
This âTâ includes vaginal or cervical lacerations that can cause bleeding.
What is Trauma?
If medications fail, this device may be inserted to apply pressure to the bleeding site.
What is a balloon catheter tamponade?
If medications fail, this device may be inserted to apply pressure to the bleeding site.
What is a balloon catheter tamponade?
Postpartum hemorrhage is defined as blood loss greater than this amount after vaginal delivery or this amount after cesarean delivery.
What is more than 500 mL after vaginal delivery and more than 1,000 mL after cesarean delivery?