Postpartum hemorrhage
NCLEX-RN glossary · Health Promotion And Maintenance
Definition
Significant blood loss following childbirth, most commonly resulting from uterine atony (inability of the uterus to contract).
Postpartum hemorrhage in plain English
Identified through fundal assessment; priorities include immediate fundal massage and administration of uterotonics to control bleeding and prevent shock. The main trap is prioritizing emptying the patient's bladder for fundal displacement before performing an immediate fundal massage in the presence of active hemorrhage.
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