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Attaches charged aspirator<br />

Releases buttons to start <strong>vacuum</strong><br />

Rotates cannula 180 degrees each direction<br />

Uses an ―in and out‖ motion<br />

Does not <strong>with</strong>draw aperture beyond os<br />

Uses gentle operative technique<br />

Uses positive, respectful, supportive reassurance<br />

Stops when pink foam <strong>with</strong>out tissue passes, gritty sensation is felt, uterus<br />

contracts around cannula and uterine cramping increases<br />

Removes the instrument<br />

Is ready to evacuate again after inspecting tissue if needed<br />

Inspects tissue<br />

Empties aspirator into container<br />

Looks for products of conception (POC)<br />

Evaluates amount based on estimated gestation<br />

Determines all POC have been removed<br />

Completes remaining steps:<br />

Wipes cervix to assess bleeding<br />

Considers if pelvic exam is advisable<br />

Reassures woman that procedure is finished<br />

Performs post-procedure care<br />

Processes instruments<br />

Removes barriers and washes hands<br />

Ensures woman is escorted to recovery area<br />

Resolves technical problems that arise<br />

UTERINE EVACUATION WITH MVA: A TRAINING MANUAL FOR CONDUCTING SHORT COURSES Page 17

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