INVERTED UTERUS

INVERTED UTERUS- the uterus turns inside out during the third stage of labor

CAUSES:

• thin uterine wall
• excessive traction on the cord while placenta still attached to the uterine wall
• fundal pressure
• relaxed uterine wall

Signs and Symptoms:

• profuse bleeding
• shock due to blood loss
• pale
  
• weak

Management :

• to return the uterus to normal position
• Blood transfusion to replace the blood loss

Nursing Measures:

• monitor vital signs and blood pressure and record. Record intake and output
• regulate blood transfusion correctly and note any reactions
• observed any signs of bleeding