Postpartum Hematoma
Master
To Master a topic you must score > 80% on the lesson quiz.
Take Quiz
Included In This Lesson
Study Tools For Postpartum Hematoma
Episiotomy – Evaluation of Healing (Mnemonic)
Vacuum Assisted Delivery (Image)
Forceps Assisted Delivery (Image)
Episiotomy (Image)
NURSING.com students have a 99.25% NCLEX pass rate.
Outline
Overview
- Localized collection of blood in loose connective tissue beneath the skin of the vagina or c-section incision
Nursing Points
General
- Occurs from trauma
- Most often in assisted deliveries (vacuum, forceps)
Assessment
- Pain, pressure
- Cannot void due to hematoma obstructing flow
- Apparent bulging area, skin discolored
- Decreasing H/H due to bleeding
- Signs and symptoms of hypovolemic shock
- Hypotension
- Tachycardia
- Febrile
- Pallor
Therapeutic Management
- Prepare to administer IVF, pain meds, blood products
- Monitor I&O, vitals
- May need to insert foley if urinary obstruction has occurred
- Medical management:
- Watch and let reabsorb
- Surgically drain
Nursing Concepts
- Perfusion
- Clotting
- Skin Integrity
Patient Education
- Perineal care after episiotomy
- Cold packs to reduce hematoma and swelling
- Report pain that doesn’t go away with meds
Unlock the Complete Study System
Used by 300,000+ nursing students. 99.25% NCLEX pass rate.
- ✓Full lesson outlines
- ✓NCLEX simulator (SIMCLEX)
- ✓6,500+ practice questions
- ✓2,000+ lesson videos
- ✓300+ cheatsheets
200% NCLEX Pass Guarantee.
No Contract. Cancel Anytime.
ADPIE Related Lessons
Related Nursing Process (ADPIE) Lessons for Postpartum Hematoma
Exam 1
Concepts Covered:
- Prenatal Concepts
- Fetal Development
- Pregnancy Risks
- Newborn Care
- Newborn Complications
- Labor and Delivery
- Labor Complications
- Medication Administration
- Postpartum Care
- Postpartum Complications
Study Plan Lessons
Menstrual Cycle
Fetal Development
Physiological Changes
Fetal Circulation
Family Planning & Contraception
Nutrition in Pregnancy
Nutritional Requirements
Babies by Term
Body System Assessments
Day in the Life of a Labor Nurse
Day in the Life of a Postpartum Nurse
Discomforts of Pregnancy
Hemodynamics
Initial Care of the Newborn (APGAR)
Leopold Maneuvers
Maternal Risk Factors
Mechanisms of Labor
Newborn Physical Exam
Newborn Reflexes
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Dystocia
Nutrition Assessments
OB Pharm and What Drugs You HAVE to Know – Live Tutoring Archive
Obstetrical Procedures
Pediatric Vital Signs (VS)
Postpartum Discomforts
Postpartum Hematoma
Postpartum Hemorrhage (PPH)
Postpartum Interventions
Postpartum Physiological Maternal Changes
Postpartum Thrombophlebitis
Pregnancy Outcomes Nursing Mnemonic (GTPAL)
Preterm Labor
Process of Labor
Process of Labor – Mom Nursing Mnemonic (4 P’s)
Process of Labor – Baby Nursing Mnemonic (ALPPPS)
Signs of Pregnancy (Presumptive, Probable, Positive)
Stages of Fetal Development Nursing Mnemonic (Proficiently Expanding Fetus)
Tips & Advice for Newborns (Neonatal IV Insertion)
Top 5 Misunderstood OB Concepts – Live Tutoring Archive
Abortion in Nursing: Spontaneous, Induced, and Missed
Pediatric Dosage Calculations