Uterine evacuation with manual vacuum aspiration ... - CommonHealth
Uterine evacuation with manual vacuum aspiration ... - CommonHealth
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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