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| Postpartum Hemorrhage (PPH) |
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Definition
| Blood loss greater than 500 mL after vaginal brith and 1000 mL after cesarean. Hematocrit levels that decrease 10% from pre- to postbirth measurements also included in definition. |
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Lacerations
Atony
Retained Placental tissue
Ruptured uterus
Inversion |
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Definition
| Lack of uterine tone which prevents it from contracting and retracting following birth. |
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Term
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Definition
| Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (page 517). The clotting cascade is activated and then becomes depleted causing hemorrhage AND systemic mini-clots. Common lab findings: Low H&H, low fibrinogen, low platelets, elevated fibrin split/degradation products. |
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Definition
| Localized collection of blood in connective or soft tissue under the skin. |
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Definition
| Infection of the breasts. |
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Term
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| Bacterial puerperal infection of the genital tract, usually the endometrium that occurs within 28 days of miscarriage, induced abortion, or childbirth. |
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Term
| Thrombophlebitis/Thrombosis |
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Definition
| Describe an inflammation of the venous circulation and blood clot formation that typically occur in the lower extremities. |
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