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What percentage of 48.9%, mostly due to PPH (79%) and embolism (58%).
maternal deaths occur on
Day 1 postpartum?
What problems Postpartum preeclampsia (44%) and hypertension
predominate postpartum (37%).
Days 2-7?
What major morbidity Mental health conditions; now more common than
rises throughout the first PPH.
postpartum year?
Incidence of new-onset Less than 6%; can occur from 48 hours to 6 weeks
postpartum postpartum.
preeclampsia?
Hallmark neurological Headache—persistent, severe, or unrelieved.
symptom of postpartum
preeclampsia?
Red flags for postpartum Headache, visual changes, RUQ pain, swelling,
hypertension? hypertension, malaise, nausea/vomiting.
What does REEDA stand Redness, Edema, Ecchymosis, Discharge,
for? Approximation.
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Why is REEDA less Redness is harder to detect, risking delayed
accurate in darker skin recognition of infection.
tones?
Normal: mild redness, edema, firmness, scant
Normal vs concerning
drainage. Concerning: warmth, induration, spreading
incision findings?
or foul discharge.
What is the gold standard Early ambulation and pneumatic compression until
for postpartum thrombosis fully mobile.
prevention?
First-line non- Ice 12-24 hours, witch hazel, pat dry, warm sitz baths,
pharmacologic perineal Kegels.
pain measures?
Classic symptoms of a Rectal pressure and severe pain out of proportion to
vulvovaginal hematoma? exam.
Describe lochia rubra Bright red, moderate flow, small clots, decreasing
(Days 1-3). daily.
Describe lochia serosa Pink-brown, lighter flow; may last 22 days.
(Days 4-10).
Heavier bleeding at Days 7-14 from placental site
What is eschar bleeding?
sloughing; self-resolves.
Where is the fundus at Day 1 fingerbreadth below the umbilicus; descends 1
1 postpartum? fb/day.
Most effective postpartum Early and frequent ambulation every 1-2 hours.
DVT prevention?
Warning signs of Unilateral swelling, redness, calf pain, cord-like vein,
postpartum DVT? shortness of breath, chest pain.
Two causes of postpartum Sleep deprivation and sleep fragmentation.
sleep disruption?
When do baby blues Start Days 3-5; resolve by 2 weeks postpartum.
begin and end?
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Terms in this set (50)
What percentage of 48.9%, mostly due to PPH (79%) and embolism (58%).
maternal deaths occur on
Day 1 postpartum?
What problems Postpartum preeclampsia (44%) and hypertension
predominate postpartum (37%).
Days 2-7?
What major morbidity Mental health conditions; now more common than
rises throughout the first PPH.
postpartum year?
Incidence of new-onset Less than 6%; can occur from 48 hours to 6 weeks
postpartum postpartum.
preeclampsia?
Hallmark neurological Headache—persistent, severe, or unrelieved.
symptom of postpartum
preeclampsia?
Red flags for postpartum Headache, visual changes, RUQ pain, swelling,
hypertension? hypertension, malaise, nausea/vomiting.
What does REEDA stand Redness, Edema, Ecchymosis, Discharge,
for? Approximation.
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Why is REEDA less Redness is harder to detect, risking delayed
accurate in darker skin recognition of infection.
tones?
Normal: mild redness, edema, firmness, scant
Normal vs concerning
drainage. Concerning: warmth, induration, spreading
incision findings?
or foul discharge.
What is the gold standard Early ambulation and pneumatic compression until
for postpartum thrombosis fully mobile.
prevention?
First-line non- Ice 12-24 hours, witch hazel, pat dry, warm sitz baths,
pharmacologic perineal Kegels.
pain measures?
Classic symptoms of a Rectal pressure and severe pain out of proportion to
vulvovaginal hematoma? exam.
Describe lochia rubra Bright red, moderate flow, small clots, decreasing
(Days 1-3). daily.
Describe lochia serosa Pink-brown, lighter flow; may last 22 days.
(Days 4-10).
Heavier bleeding at Days 7-14 from placental site
What is eschar bleeding?
sloughing; self-resolves.
Where is the fundus at Day 1 fingerbreadth below the umbilicus; descends 1
1 postpartum? fb/day.
Most effective postpartum Early and frequent ambulation every 1-2 hours.
DVT prevention?
Warning signs of Unilateral swelling, redness, calf pain, cord-like vein,
postpartum DVT? shortness of breath, chest pain.
Two causes of postpartum Sleep deprivation and sleep fragmentation.
sleep disruption?
When do baby blues Start Days 3-5; resolve by 2 weeks postpartum.
begin and end?
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