Episiotomy – Evaluation of Healing Nursing Mnemonic (REEDA)
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Outline
REEDA
- R-Redness
- E-Edema
- E-Ecchymosis
- D-Discharge, Drainage
- A-Approximation
Description
Redness with pain, excess edema, ecchymosis (bruising), or discharge/drainage from the wound can all be signs of problems with healing after an episiotomy. Wound edges should be well approximated. Topical ointments and ice packs may be indicated if there is pain or excess swelling, or other signs of infection.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the definition of an episiotomy?
In an episiotomy, a surgical incision is made between the vaginal opening and the anus to increase the opening during childbirth.
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Maternal Fetal Medicine
Concepts Covered:
- Labor Complications
- Pregnancy Risks
- Newborn Care
- Postpartum Care
- Postpartum Complications
- Prenatal Concepts
- Fetal Development
- Newborn Complications
- Labor and Delivery
- Studying
- Medication Administration
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Abruptio Placentae (Placental abruption)
Anemia in Pregnancy
Antepartum Testing
Babies by Term
Betamethasone and Dexamethasone
Betamethasone and Dexamethasone in Pregnancy
Breastfeeding
Cardiac (Heart) Disease in Pregnancy
Causes of Chorioamnionitis Nursing Mnemonic (Pregnancies Are Very Interesting)
Causes of Labor Dystocia Nursing Mnemonic (Having Extremely Frustrating Labor)
Causes of Postpartum Hemorrhage Nursing Mnemonic (4 T’s)
Certified Nurse Midwife
Day in the Life of a Labor Nurse
Day in the Life of a Postpartum Nurse
Discomforts of Pregnancy
Diuretics (Loop, Potassium Sparing, Thiazide, Furosemide/Lasix)
Ectopic Pregnancy
Ectopic Pregnancy for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Emergent Delivery (OB) (30 min)
Emergent Delivery for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Epidural
Episiotomy – Evaluation of Healing Nursing Mnemonic (REEDA)
Erythroblastosis Fetalis
Factors That Can Put a Pregnancy at Risk Nursing Mnemonic (RIBCAGE)
Fertilization and Implantation
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)
Fetal Development
Fetal Heart Monitoring (FHM)
Fetal Heart Monitoring Like A Pro – Live Tutoring Archive
Fetal Heart Monitoring Like A Pro 2 – Live Tutoring Archive
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Fundal Height Assessment for Nurses
Gestation & Nägele’s Rule: Estimating Due Dates
Gestational Diabetes (GDM)
Gestational Diabetes and Why YOU Should Know About It – Live Tutoring Archive
Gestational HTN (Hypertension)
Gravidity and Parity (G&Ps, GTPAL)
Glucose Tolerance Test (GTT) Lab Values
Hemorrhage (Postpartum Bleeding) for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Infections in Pregnancy
Incompetent Cervix
Initial Care of the Newborn (APGAR)
Labor Progression Case Study (45 min)
Magnesium Sulfate in Pregnancy
Mastitis
Maternal Risk Factors
Mechanisms of Labor
Meconium Aspiration
Meds for Postpartum Hemorrhage (PPH)
Meds for PPH (postpartum hemorrhage)
Menstrual Cycle
Newborn of HIV+ Mother
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Abruptio Placentae / Placental abruption
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Chorioamnionitis
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Ectopic Pregnancy
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Gestational Hypertension, Preeclampsia, Eclampsia
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Gestational Diabetes (GDM)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Hyperemesis Gravidarum
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Maternal-Fetal Dyad Using GTPAL
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Process of Labor
Oxytocin (Pitocin) Nursing Considerations
Placenta Previa
Placenta Previa for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Postpartum Discomforts
Postpartum Hemorrhage (PPH)
Postpartum Interventions
Postpartum Thrombophlebitis
Preeclampsia (45 min)
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Preterm Labor
Preterm Labor for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Probable Signs of Pregnancy Nursing Mnemonic (CHOP BUGS)
Prostaglandins in Pregnancy
Rh Immune Globulin (Rhogam)
Rh Immune Globulin in Pregnancy
Threatened/Spontaneous Abortion for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
