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Obstetric and Gynecological Nursing - The Carter Center

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- Intrauterine death which is prolonged<br />

- Amniotic fluid embolism<br />

- Pre- eclampsia, eclampsia<br />

- Intra uterine infection<br />

- Hepatitis<br />

Management of hypofibrinogenaemia (DIC)<br />

<strong>The</strong> best treatment is<br />

- Fresh blood transfusion<br />

- Fibrinogen or triple strength plasma transfusion<br />

- Give oxygen <strong>and</strong> resuscitate with IV dirp<br />

- Drugs as prescribed<br />

E.g Morphine for pain<br />

- IV syntocinic if uterus is lax<br />

<strong>The</strong> patient will respond quickly to this treatment if given<br />

quickly. Advice Hospital delivery for the next time <strong>and</strong> warm<br />

her to explain to doctor or nurse.<br />

It is important to be able to differentiate between a tonic <strong>and</strong><br />

traumatic psot part hemorrhage.<br />

Atonic<br />

Uterus is lax or soft<br />

Bleeding starts after a few<br />

minutes of birth<br />

Blood is dark red in colour<br />

Traumatic<br />

Uterus is contracted firmly<br />

Bleeding starts immediately<br />

after delivery <strong>and</strong> continues<br />

Blood is bright red in colour<br />

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