00:01 So let's review. 00:03 Subinvolution occurs when the uterus does not go back to its non-pregnant state. 00:08 Infection and things that cause the uterus to be over distended can increase the chances of subinvolution. 00:15 Uterine inversion may occur from aggressive fundal massage, so massaging the uterus really hard can actually push the uterus outside of the vagina. 00:26 Heavy bleeding noted 24 hours after delivery up to 12 weeks postpartum is associated with a secondary postpartum hemorrhage. 00:35 Remember, uterine atony is the number cause. 00:39 Breast tissue that is red, swollen, tender may indicate mastitis. 00:45 Usually it's going to be unilateral. 00:47 Antibiotics and more frequent feeding of the infant will help to alleviate the infection. 00:53 A 150 milliliters of urine in the bladder after voiding may indicate urinary retention. 01:00 A prolonged second stage epidural anesthesia or an instrument delivery or a really large baby may increase the risk. 01:09 Risk for urinary tract infection increases with the use of an indwelling or in and out catheter. 01:16 Unilateral pain, swelling, or redness, or tenderness in one leg or the other, may indicate a deep vein thrombosis. 01:25 Sequential compression devices or compression hose post cesarean birth and frequent ambulation, will decrease the risk of a DVT. 01:35 A decrease in hemoglobin and hematocrit without obvious blood loss, especially when accompanied by pain or pressure, may indicate the formation of a hematoma. 01:45 We need to be aware when there's an instrument delivery or an operative delivery that risks are increased. 01:51 And finally, a client who presents with shortness of air, chest pain, and low oxygen saturation may be experiencing of amniotic fluid embolus. 02:02 This is an OB emergency and will absolutely likely require full CPR support. 02:07 You made it. We're all done.
The lecture Postpartum Complications: In a Nutshell (Nursing) by Jacquelyn McMillian-Bohler, PhD, CNM is from the course Postpartum Complications (Nursing).
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