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Managing Complications in Pregnancy and Childbirth: - IAWG

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CORRECTING UTERINE INVERSION P-91• Review for <strong>in</strong>dications.• Review general care pr<strong>in</strong>ciples (page C-17) <strong>and</strong> start an IV <strong>in</strong>fusion(page C-21).• Give pethid<strong>in</strong>e <strong>and</strong> diazepam IV slowly (do not mix <strong>in</strong> the samesyr<strong>in</strong>ge). If necessary, use general anaesthesia.• Thoroughly cleanse the <strong>in</strong>verted uterus us<strong>in</strong>g antiseptic solution.• Apply compression to the <strong>in</strong>verted uterus with a moist, warmsterile towel until ready for the procedure.MANUAL CORRECTION• Wear<strong>in</strong>g high-level dis<strong>in</strong>fected gloves, grasp the uterus <strong>and</strong> pushit through the cervix towards the umbilicus to its normal position,us<strong>in</strong>g the other h<strong>and</strong> to support the uterus (Fig P-52). If theplacenta is still attached, perform manual removal after correction.It is important that the part of the uterus that came out last (thepart closest to the cervix) goes <strong>in</strong> first.FIGURE P-52Manualreplacement ofthe<strong>in</strong>verteduterus

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