Post partum complication

exam 4

signs of retained products?

fever and possible bleeding

what is postpartum defined as

period immediately following expulsion of the placenta and uterine contents up to 6-8 weeks after birth

what are common reason we scan postpartum

hemorrhage, infection, clots, C-section complications

what does retained products show with color

very hypervasulcar

When would we use spectral

concern of blood clot

how does the uterus appear post partum

large with prominent endometrium

what is postpartum hemorrhage defined as

blood loss greater than 500 mL

what is postpartum hemorrhage for csections

greater than 1000mL

what is a normal endometrium measurement postpartum

less than 2cm AP

most cases of postpartum hemorrhage are result of

abnormal placental attachment to myometrium

what is puerperal infection

temperature over 100.4 degrees on any two successive days after the first 24 hours postpartum

what are some signs of puerperal infection

uterine tenderness, chills, headache, malaise, anorexia

what is PVOT

postpartum ovarian vein thrombophlebitis

majority of PVOT occur where

right ovarian vein

what does PVOT appear as

Dilated anechoic to hypoechoic tubular structure extending from adnexa