Antepartum Hemorrhage
Antepartum Hemorrhage
Antepartum Hemorrhage
OBJECTIVE LEARNING
ACTIVITY
2 min INTRODUCTION: Student teacher
introduces the
Antepartum haemorrhage or prepartum hemorrhage is genital bleeding
topic to the
during pregnancy from the 24th week (sometimes defined as from the
group with the
20th week) gestational age to term.
help of ppt.
It can be associated with reduced fetal birth weight.
In regard to treatment, it should be considered a medical emergency
(regardless of whether there is pain) and medical attention should be
sought immediately, as if it is left untreated it can lead to death of the
mother and/or fetus.
2 min Defines Abruptio DEFINITION OF ABRUPTIO PLACENTA: Student teacher Define abruptio
placenta It is one form of antepartum hemorrhage where the bleeding occurs due defines abruptio placenta.
to premature separation of normally situated placenta. Out of the various placenta with the
nomenclatures, abruptio placenta seems to be appropriate one. help of ppt.
5 min Explain about TYPE/ VARIETIES OF ABRUPTIO PLACENTA: Student teacher Describe the
the different (1) Revealed: Following separation of the placenta, the blood insinuates explains about types of the
type/ varieties downwards between the membranes and the decidua. Ultimately, the the different abruptio
of abruptio blood comes out of the cervical canal to be visible externally. This is the types/ varieties placenta.
placenta commonest type. of abruptio
(2) Concealed: The blood collects behind the separated placenta or placenta with the
collected in between the membranes and decidua. The collected blood is help of ppt.
prevented from coming out of the cervix by the presenting part which
presses on the lower segment. At times, the blood may percolate into the
amniotic sac after rupturing the membranes.
In any of the circumstances blood is not visible outside. This type is rare.
(3) Mixed: In this type, some part of the blood collects inside (concealed)
and a part is expelled out (revealed). Usually one variety predominates
over the other. This is quite common.
Bleeding is almost always maternal. But placental tear may cause fetal
bleeding.
TIME SPECIFIC CONTENT TEACHING EVALUATION
OBJECTIVE LEARNING
ACTIVITY
1 min Discuss about INCIDENCE OF ABRUPTIO PLACENTA: Student teacher Confer the
the incidence of The overall incidence is about 1 in 200 deliveries. Depending on the extent discussed about incidence of the
the abruptio (partial or complete) and intensity of placental separation, it is a significant the incidence of abruptio
placenta cause of perinatal mortality (15–20%) and maternal mortality (2–5%). the abruptio placenta.
More and more cases of placental abruption are being diagnosed in the placenta with the
recent years. help of the ppt.
5 min Explain about ETIOLOGY OF THE ABRUPTIO PLACENTA: Student teacher Enlist the causes
the etiology of The prevalence is more with explains about of the abruptio
the abruptio (a) high birth order pregnancies with gravida 5 and above — three times the etiology of plcaenta.
placenta. more common than in first birth the abruptio
(b) advancing age of the mother placenta with the
(c) poor socio-economic condition help of ppt
(d) malnutrition
(e) Smoking (vaso-spasm).
Hypertension in pregnancy is the most important predisposing
factor. Pre-eclampsia, gestational hypertension and essential
Hypertension, all are associated with placental abruption. The
association of pre-eclampsia in abruptio placenta varies from 10-50
percent. The mechanism of the placental separation in pre-
eclampsia is : Spasm of the vessels in the utero placental bed
(decidual spiral artery) → anoxic endothelial damage → rupture of
vessels or extravasation of blood in the decidua basalis
(retroplacental hematoma).
Trauma: Traumatic separation of the placenta usually leads to its
marginal separation with escape of blood outside. The trauma may
be due to:
(i) Attempted external cephalic version specially under
TIME SPECIFIC CONTENT TEACHING EVALUATION
OBJECTIVE LEARNING
ACTIVITY
anaesthesia using great force
(ii) Road traffic accidents or blow on the abdomen
(iii) Needle puncture at amniocentesis.
Sudden uterine decompression: Sudden decompression of the
uterus leads to diminished surface area of the uterus adjacent to
the placental attachment and results in separation of the placenta.
This may occur following—(a) delivery of the first baby of twins
(b) Sudden escape of liquor amnii in hydramnios and
(c) Premature rupture of membranes.
Short cord, either relative or absolute, can bring about placental
separation during labor by mechanical pull.
Supine hypotension syndrome: In this condition which occurs in
pregnancy there is passive engorgement of the uterine and
placental vessels resulting in rupture and extravasation of the
blood.
Placental anomaly: Circumvallate placenta.
Sick placenta: Poor placentation, evidenced by abnormal uterine
artery Doppler waveforms is associated with placental abruption.
Folic acid deficiency even without evidence of overt megaloblastic
erythropoiesis — this has been observed to be associated.
Uterine factor: Placenta implanted over a septum (Septate Uterus)
or a submucous fibroid.
Torsion of the uterus leads to increased venous pressure and
rupture of the veins with separation of the placenta.
Cocaine abuse is associated with increased risk of transient
hypertension, vasospasm and placental abruption.
TIME SPECIFIC CONTENT TEACHING EVALUATION
OBJECTIVE LEARNING
ACTIVITY
Thrombophilias inherited or acquired have been associated with
increased risk of placental infarcts or abruption.
Prior abruption: Risk of recurrence for a woman with previous
abruption varies between 5 to 17%.
5 min Describes about PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF THE ABRUPTIO PLACENTA: Student teacher Elucidate the
the Depending upon the etiological factors, describes about Pathophysiology
Pathophysiology the of the abruptio
of the abruptio Premature placental separation is initiated by hemorrhage into the Pathophysiology placenta.
placenta. decidua basalis. of the abruptio
placenta with the
The collected blood (decidual hematoma) at the early phase hardly help of ppt.
produces any morbid pathological changes in the uterine wall or on the
placenta.
Rupture of the basal plate may also occur, thus communicating the
hematoma with the intervillous space.
The decidual hematoma may be small and self limited; the entity is evident
only after the expulsion of the placenta (retroplacental hematoma).
The features of retroplacental hematoma are :
(a) Depression found on the maternal surface of the placenta with a clot
which may be found firmly attached to the area
(b) Areas of infarction with varying degree of organization.
TIME SPECIFIC CONTENT TEACHING EVALUATION
OBJECTIVE LEARNING
ACTIVITY
5 min Illustrate about CLINICAL FEATURES OF THE ABRUPTIO PLACENTA: Student teacher List down the
the clinical illustrated about clinical features
features of the the clinical of the abruptio
abruptio features with the placenta.
placenta. help of ppt.
Emergency measures:
(i) Blood is sent for hemoglobin and hematocrit estimation,
coagulation profile (fibrinogen level, FDP, prothrombin time,
activated partial thromboplastin time and platelets), ABO and
Rh grouping and urine for detection of protein
(ii) Ringer’s solution drip is started with a wide bore cannula and
arrangement for blood transfusion is made for resuscitation.
Close monitoring of maternal and fetal condition is done.
5 min Elucidate the NURSING MANAGEMENT OF ANTEPARTUM HEMORRHAGE: Student teacher List down the
nursing 1. ASSESSMENT: elucidates the points of nursing
management of Assess for the following clinical manifestation: nursing management of
the antepartum Scant or profuse vaginal bleeding. management of antepartum
hemorrhage. Uterine irritability, tenderness and rigidity. the antepartum hemorrhage.
Abdominal pain that is intermittent or continuous. hemorrhage.
Signs of maternal shock- hypotension, rapid pulse, dyspnoea
Violent fetal activity followed by inactivity
FHR- slow to absent
Late deceleration noted in monitor strip
May have blood stained amniotic fluid ( port wine stain)
2. ANALYSIS/ NURSING DIAGNOSIS:
Risk for fetal injury
Risk for infection
Ineffective airway clearance
Actual/ risk for aspiration
Anxiety
Anticipatory grieving
Altered family process
Actual/ risk for altered parenting
Health seeking behaviour
TIME SPECIFIC CONTENT TEACHING EVALUATION
OBJECTIVE LEARNING
ACTIVITY
3. PLANNING:
Promote safe care environment
Monitor for presence of pre existing conditions.
Assess maternal – fetal status and initiative emergency care
Provide encouragement and support.
Administer measures to treat shock and blood loss
4. IMPLEMENTATION:
Monitor maternal and fetal vital signs.
Treat shock symptoms
Assess vital signs every 5-15 mins
Administer oxygen by face mask at 7-10 L/min
Increase IV flow rate
Administer blood
Monitor urinary output
Monitor FHR continuously
Observe for signs and symptoms of coagulation problems
Measure abdominal girth
Remain with woman
Monitor labor pattern continuously if allowed to progress or
prepare for cessarean section.
5. EVALUATION
The woman and her spouse understand the treatment plan
The physiological status of the women and the fetus remains within
the normal limits.
The women and her spouse verbalizes, decrease of anxiety and
feelings of support.
TIME SPECIFIC CONTENT TEACHING EVALUATION
OBJECTIVE LEARNING
ACTIVITY
The women remain normotensive
The hemoglobin and Hematocrit levels are within normal limits.
Jacob Annamma. A comprehensive textbook of midwifery; 2nd edition. New Delhi; Jaypee publishers/: Pp 311-315
Datta D.C. Textbook of obstetrics 2010; 7th edition. New Delhi; New Central Book Agency/: Pp 241-259
Dr.Sharma JB. A textbook of obstetrics; 1st edition. New Delhi; Avichal publishing company/: pp 222-224
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antepartum_bleeding
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3263934/
HOLY FAMILY COLLEGE OF NURSING
LESSON PLAN
ON:
ANTEPARTUM
AND
POSTPARTUM HEMORRHAGE
{PANNEL DISCUSSION}
HFCON HFCON