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TYPES:
ETIOLOGY:
THREATENED ABORTION:
Clinical features:
• The blood loss may be scanty with or without
accompanying backache and cramp like pain. Cramping
and spotting which can be severe.
• Blood clots or tissue may be expelled.
• Abdominal and suprapubic pain are common and may
radiate to the lower back buttocks and perineum.
• The pain may be resembled dysmenorrhoea or periods
pains .The cervix remains closed and the uterus soft with
no tenderness when palpated.
Investigation:
Treatment:
INEVITABLE ABORTION:
Clinical features:
Management
The principles in the management are
Treatment:
INCOMPLETE ABORTION:
Clinical features:
MISSED ABORTION:
Clinical features:
SEPTIC ABORTION:
ξ Pain abdomen
ξ Fever and chills are associated with sepsis.
ξ A rising pulse rate of 100-120/minute or more.
Management:
TREATMENT
NURSING PROCESS
ASSESSMENT For the following manifestations
NURSING DIAGNOSIS
PLANNING
IMPLEMENTATION
Observe for vaginal bleeding and cramping.
Save expelled tissue and clot for examination.
Monitor vital signs every 5 minutes to 4 hours depending on maternal
status.
Maintain women on bed rest.
Observe for signs of shock and institute treatment measures.
Prepare for D&C if appropriate
Provide support, but avoid offering false assurance.
EVALUATION:
• Is free from anaemia and or infection
• Is free from vaginal bleeding
• Returns to normal, physiological status following to abortion
P.I.O.N
P.I.O.N