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Name of the student teacher : Miss. B. Karuna kumari
Course & Class : M.Sc Nursing, 1st
year
Subject : Obstetrical & Gynecological nursing
Topic : Antepartum Hemorrhage
Group : Pear group
Date : 24.10.2011
Time : 8am – 10am
Duration : 2hours
Venue : M.Sc Nursing 1st
year Class Room
Method of teaching : Lecture cum Discussion
Av Aids : Black board - meaning of placenta praevia and
Abruptio placenta
-incidence of antepartum
hemorrhage
Power point – etiology of abruption placenta and
- Complications of placenta
praevia and abruptio placenta
- Nursing diagnosis for APH
Chart - Schematic management of
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Placenta previa ,abruption
placenta
Hand out - Research studies related to
Antepartum hemorrhage
Model - Types of placenta praevia and
abruptio placenta
HOD : Mrs. Rafath Razia madam, Professor
Guided by : Mrs. B. Valli Madam, Asst. Professor
Govt. College of Nursing
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OBJECTIVES
STUDENT TEACHER OBJECTIVES
- Develop skills in teaching or explanation of the topic
- Understand the organisation of topic
- Develop skills in controlling the group
- Develop skills in using different types of AV aids
BEHAVIOURAL OBJECTIVES General objective: by the end of the session, students will be able to gain in depth
knowledge about antepartum hemorrhage and its management.
Specific objectives :
At the end of the session the group will be able to :
- Define antepartum haemorrhage
- Understand the causes of antepartum haemorrhage
- Classify the antepartum hemorrhage
- Define the abruptio placenta
- List the etiology of abruptio placenta
- Expain the effects of abruptio placenta
- Enumerate the clinical features of abruptio placenta
- Describe the treatment of abruptio placenta
- Discuss about the nursing care of abruptio placenta
- Define the placenta praevia
- List the etiology of placenta praevia
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- Explain the effects of placenta praevia
- List the types of placenta praevia
- Explain the clinical features of placenta praevia
- Describe treatment of placenta praevia
- Discuss the nursing management of placenta praevia
- Expain the levels of prevention of antepartum hemorrhage
- Discuss the differences between placenta praevia and abruptio placenta
- Discuss about research studies and case scenario related to antepartum
hemorrhage
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ANTEPARTUM HEMORRHAGE
INTRODUCTION
Antepartum bleeding or hemorrhage is bleeding from vagina
that takes place after 24th
week of gestation. It occurs 2-5% of all cases. In the
absence of pregnancy, uterus receives 1% of the heart‟s output. This increases
dramatically to approximately about 20% of out put in the third trimester. As such
uterine bleeding which can occur due to various causes can be substantial during
pregnancy, leading to profound blood loss and hemodynamic instability. It is one
of the most significant cause of maternal death during the third trimester. Severeantepartum hemorrhage causes causes still birth and neonatal death and also if
bleeding is severe, it may accompany by shock. Disseminated intravascular
coagulopathy. And the mother may die or will be left with permanent illness.
DEFINITION
Antepartum hemorrhage is defined as bleeding from or into the genital tract after
28th week of pregnancy but before birth of the baby.
- Dutta
Antepartum hemorrhage is also called prepartum hemorrhage, is bleeding from the
vagina during pregnancy from 20-24 weeks of gestation.
- Encyclopedia
INCIDENCE
Antepartum hemorrhage affects 3-5% of all pregnancies. It is 3 times more
common in multiparous than in primiparous women.
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According to confidential enquiry into maternal and child health (
CEMACH) ( 2005), the mortality rate due to obstetric hemorrhage was 0.66 per
1,00,000 maternities.
ETIOLOGY
The antepartum hemorrhage is mainly caused by following
1. Placental bleeding (75%) : which includes abruption placenta (35%) and
placenta praevia (35%)
2. Unexplained cause is about 25% or its indeterminate ( excluding placental
bleeding and local lesions
3. Extra placental causes (5%)
Local cervico vaginal lesions:
Cervical polp
Carcinoma of cervix
Varicose veins
Local trauma
CLASSIFICATION OF ANTEPARTUM HEMORRHAGE
Antepartum hemorrhage is classified according to the site of placenta.
1. Accidental hemorrhage or abruption placenta is bleeding from the
premature separation of the placenta situated in the upper uterine segment
2. Antepartum hemorrhage due to placenta praevia or unavoidable antepartum
hemorrhage is bleeding from a placenta situated partially or wholly in the
lower uterine segment
3. Unclassified antepartum hemorrhage in which group of patients. There is
neither evidence of placenta praevia nor of accidental hemorrhage. The
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cause of bleeding may not determined even after the delivery. Usually such
bleeding may be due to incidental findings such as cervical erosion, vascular
ulcerated polyps and rarely carcinoma of cervix.
ABRUPTIO PLACENTA
INTRODUCTION
Placental abruption (also known as abruptio placentae) is
a complication of pregnancy, wherein the placental lining has separated from
the uterus of the mother. It is the most common pathological cause of late
pregnancy bleeding. In humans, it refers to the abnormal separation after 20 weeks
of gestation and prior to birth. It occurs in 1% of pregnancies world wide with a
fetal mortality rate of 20 – 40% depending on the degree of separation. Placental
abruption is also a significant contributor to maternal mortality.
The heart rate of the fetus can be associated with the severity
DEFINITION
It is one form of antepartum hemorrhage where the bleeding occurs
due to premature separation of normally situated placenta.
- Dutta
Abruption placenta or premature separation of placenta or ablation placentae
or placental abruption is a premature separation of normally implanted
placenta from the uterus after 20 week of gestation
The term abruption means to tear apart and term accidental implies
separation as a result of trauma but does not occur spontaneously.
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INCIDENCE
Abruption placenta occurs in 0.4 to 1.5% of all pregnancies, incidence
peaks at 24 to 26 weeks of gestation
ETIOLOGY
The exact cause of a placental abruption may be remains abscure
( unknown).
Direct causes are rare. But include
Hypertension in pregnancy is the most important predisposing factor,pre eclampsia, gestational hypertension and essential hypertension, all are
associated with abruptio placenta.
The mechanism of the placental separation in pre eclampsia is spasm of
vessels in the utero placental bed ( decidual spiral artery) leads to anoxic
endothelial dmage leads to rupture of vessels or extravasation of blood
in the deciduas basalis ( retro placental hematoma)
Trauma traumatic separation of the placenta usually leads to its
marginal separation with escape of blood outside. The trauma may be
due to
a) Attempted external cephalic version specially under anesthesia using
great force
b) Road traffic accidents or blow on the abdomen
c) Needle puncture at aminocentesis
Sudden uterine decompression :- sudden decompression of the uterus
to diminished surface area of the uterus adjacent to the placental
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attachment and results in separation of placenta. This may occur in
following:
a) Delivery of the first baby of twins
b) Sudden escape of liquor amnii in hydraminos and
c) Premature rupture of membranes
Short cord, either relative or absolute, can bring about placental
separation during labour by mechanical pull.
Supine hypotension syndrome:- In this condition which occurs in
pregnancy ther is passive. Engorgement of the uterine and placental
vessels resulting in rupture and extravasation of the blood. Sick placenta:- Poor placentation evidenced by abnormal uterine artery
Doppler wave forms is associated with placental abruption.
Folic acid deficiency:-deficiency of folic acid without evidence of overt
megaloblastic erythropoiesis has been blamed to cause of separation of
placenta.
Torsion of the uterus:leads to increased venous pressure and rupture of
the veins with separationof the placenta.
Cocaine abuse: is associated with increased risk of treatment
hypertension and placental abruption.
Thrombophilias: Inherited or acquired have been associated with
increased risk of placental infarcts or abruption.
Risk factors:-
The prevalenceis more with
a) High birth order pregnancies is gravida 5 and above – three times more
common than in first birth
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b) Advancing age of the mother
c) Poor socio economic condition
d) Malnutrition
e) Smoking and alcohol abuse (drinking more than 14 alcohol drinks/week in
pregnancy)
f) A tendency of recurrence in subsequent pregnancies is ten fold
g) Diabetes
h) Uterine fibroids
i) Poly hydraminos
j)
Chorio amnionitis/vasculitisk) Blood cloting disorders
CLASSIFICATION:
I. The most common classification of abruption placenta according to type
and severity is 3types-
1. Revealed : -
Following separation of the placenta, the blood insinuates
downwards between the membranes and decidua. Ultimately the blood comes out
of the cervical canal to be visible externally. This is the commonest type.
2. Concealed : -
The blood collects behind the separated placenta or collected in
between the membranes and decidua. The collected blood is prevented from
coming out of the cervix by the presenting part, which passes on the lower
segment. At times, the blood may percodates into the amniotic sac after rupturing
the membranes. In any of the circumstances blood is not visible outside. This type
is rare.
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3. Mixed : -
In this type, some part of the blood collects inside ( concealed) and a
part is expelled ( revealed) usually one variety predominates over the other. This
type is quite common
II. DEGREES
Abruption placenta is also divided into three degrees
1. Mild Abruptio placenta
In this condition the placenta separates from centre of the placenta
2. Moderate abruption placenta
In this placenta passess between fetal membranes and uterine wall
and escapes vaginally . it can develop abruptly. It can progress from mild to
extensive separation with external hemorrhage.
3.
Severe abruption placenta
Here almost total separation leads to possible fetal cardiac distress
III. PAGE ‘S CLASSIFICATION
Page‟s classified abruptio placenta into four grades
Grade 0 : clinically unrecognized before delivery and diagnosis made after
examination of placenta
Grade 1 : These show external bleeding only or mild tetany but no evidence of
maternal shock.
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Grade 2 : There is uterine tetany usually with uterine tenderness possible with
external bleeding, fetal distress or death but with no evidence of shock
Grade 3 : There is maternal shock or coagulation defects with uterine tetany or
intrauterine death of fetus.
Grade 0 and 1 is revealed hemorrhage, and grade II is concealed and
grade II & III is mixed type
CLINICAL TYPES
Class 0: asymptomatic. Diagnosis is made retrospectively by finding an
organized blood clot or a depressed area on a delivered placenta.
Class 1: mild and represents approximately 48% of all cases. Characteristics
include the following:
No vaginal bleeding to mild vaginal bleeding
Slightly tender uterus
Normal maternal BP and heart rate
No coagulopathy
No fetal distress
Class 2: moderate and represents approximately 27% of all cases.
Characteristics include the following:
No vaginal bleeding to moderate vaginal bleeding
Moderate-to-severe uterine tenderness with possible tetanic contractions
Maternal tachycardia with orthostatic changes in BP and heart rate
Fetal distress
Hypofibrinogenemia (i.e., 50 – 250 mg/dL)
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Class 3: severe and represents approximately 24% of all cases. Characteristics
include the following:
No vaginal bleeding to heavy vaginal bleeding
Very painful tetanic uterus
Maternal shock
Hypofibrinogenemia (i.e., <150 mg/dL)
Coagulopathy
Fetal death
When bleeding is entirely concealed the blood may collect in any
one of the following situations
Behind the placenta as a large retroplacental clot.
Between the membranes and uterine wall separating the membranes from
uterine wall
It may collect behind the presenting part
The blood may occasionally extravasate into the uterine musculature,
tearing and injuring the tissues badly. The extravasated blood may be
visible as bluish ecchymosis scattered throught the uterine musculature.
Because of disorganization of uterine musculature the uterus loses its
tone and distends easily with blood. This is called apoplexy of
( couvelaire uterus). These patients also have fibrinogen deficiency due
to failure of blood clotting mechanism
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PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
Predisposing factors
Trauma
Pregnancy
Hypertension
Use of drugs like cocaine
Smoking
At placental bed contain distended blood vessels
Ruptured blood vessels and causing separation
Partial separation complete separation
Detached peripheral detached central
portion portion massive vaginal bleeding
mild to moderate mild to moderate ( concealed )
vaginal bleeding concealed bleeding DIC maternal fetal death
blood at peripheral shock death
portion decreased platelet
decreased fibrinogen
increased fibrin
progressive separation fluid enters into
fetal distress muscle fibres
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PATHOLOGICAL CHANGES
Premature placental separation is initiated by hemorrhage into the
deciduas basalis. This produces following pathological changes
Degeneration and necrosis the decidual basalis as well as placenta
adjacent to it
Rupture of basal plate thus communicating hematoma with in tervillous
space
Evidences of retroplacental hematoma by depression at maternal surface
and areas of infarction
Formation of a big hematoma
Failure to contract and compress the turn bleeding points
Absence of rhythmic uterine contractions
Couvelaire uterus
It‟s a pathological entity first delivered by couvelaire and is met
within association with severe form of concealed abruption placenta . there is
massive intravasation of blood into uterine musculature upto serous coat. It can
diagnosed on laprotomy.
Features : dark pot wine colour, patchy or diffuse, sub peritoneal petechial
hemorrhage , free blood in peritoneum and broad ligament.
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Changes in Other Organs:
Fibrin note in the hepatic sinusoids Acute cortical necrosis or acute tubular necrosis
Intrarenal vasospasm
Shock, proteinuria due to renal anoxia
Proteinuria due to preeclampsia
Overt hypo fibrino genemia
Blood coagulopathy is due to excess consumption of plasma fibrinogen due
to disseminated intravascular coagulopathy and retro placental bleeding
CLINICAL FEATURES:
The clinical features depend on degree of separation of placenta, speed at which
separation occurs and amount of blood concealed inside the uterine cavity.
Revealed Mixed, Concealed
features predominant
Symptoms
Character of bleeding
Abdominal discomfort or
pain followed by vaginal
bleeding (slight)
Continuous dark colour
The client seized with
acute intense pain on
abdomen followed by
slight vaginal bleeding,
pain continuous.
Continuous, dark colour
or blood stained serous
discharge
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General Condition
Pallor
Features of
preeclampsia
Uterine height
Uterine Feel
Fetal parts
Fetal heart sounds
Proportionately blood
loss, shock is absent
Related with visible blood
loss
May be absent
Proportionate to the
period of gestation.
Localised tenderness,
contractions frequent and
local amplitude
Can be identified easily.
Usually present.
Normal
Shock is pronounced,
which is out of
proportionate to the
visible blood loss
Pallor is usually severe
and out of proportionate
to visible blood loss
Either pre-existing or
appear for first time.
May be disproportionately
enlarged and globular.
Uterus is tense, tender and
rigid.
Difficult to make out.
Usually absent.
Usually diminished
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Urine out put
INVESTIGATIONS:
Ultra sonography : Retro placental mass could be seen in 20-25 % of cases
LABORATORY
Blood: HB %
Coagulation profile
Urine for protein
Confusion diagnosis
Low value proportionate
to the blood loss
Usually unchanged
May be absent
With placenta praevia
Withheld vaginal
Makedly lower out of
proportionate to blood
loss
- Clotting time
increases more than
6 min.
- Low fibrinogen
level less than 150
mg/dl.
-
Low platelet count- Increased partial
thromboplastin
time and fibrin
degradation
products
Usually present
With Acute obstetrical-
gynocological surgical
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examination. complication.
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS:
Placenta praevia
Rupture uterus
Rectus Sheath hematoma
Apendicular or interstinal perforation
Twisted ovarian tumor
Volvulus
Acute hydramnios
Tonic uterine contractions
PROGNOSIS:
The prognosis of mother & baby depends on the clinical types (revealed,
concealed, mixed), degree of placental separation, the interval between separation
of placenta and delivery of baby and efficacy of treatment. Bleeding in placental
obruption is almost always maternal. Fetal bleeding is only observed with
traumatic variety of placental abruption.
COMPLICATIONS:
1. Maternal
a. In revealed type-maternal risk is proportionate to visible blood loss.
Maternal death is rare.
b. In concealed type –
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- Hemorrhage leads to intra peritoneal or braod ligament hematoma
- Shock due to release of thromboplastin in maternal circulation
- Blood coagulation disorders for example disseminated intravascular
coagulopathy
- Oliguria and anuria due to hypovolemia
- Post partum hemorrhage due to atony of uterus
- Puerperal sepsis
- Ischemic pituitary necrosis
- Sheehan‟s syndrome
2.
Fetal Prematurity
Anoxia
Fetal death in revealed ( 25-30%) and in concealed type (50-100%)
MANAGEMENT
Treatment at home
Arrangement should be made to shift the patient to an equipped maternity
unit as early as possible
In the hospital
1. In revealed type:
Assess the case for amount of blood loss, maturity of fetus whether the client isin labour or not
Preliminaries
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1. Blood is sent for haemoglobin, coagulation profile, ABO and Rh typing and
also test for detection of protein
2. Ringer lactate drip is started with a wide bored cannula and arrangement for
blood transfusion is to be made
3. Close m9onitoring of fetal and maternal condition
Definitive Treatment:
The patient is in labour:
The labour is accelerated by low rupture of membranes to escape of liquor
amnii and to increase uterine tone which allows separated placenta to be
compressed between fetal bulk and uterine wall, oxytocin drip may be started to
accelerate labour.
The patient is not in labour:
Pregnancy 37 weeks or more ;
Induction of labour is done by low rupture of membrane with or without
oxytocin or
Caesarean section is preformed if there is appearance of fetal distress, when
amniotomy fails and associated with complicating factors.
Pregnancy less than 37 weeks;
a. Bleeding moderate to severe and continuing low rupture of membrane is
effective, oxytocin dripp may be added. And rarely caesarean section is
performed
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b. Bleeding slight or slopped means patient put on conservative treatment,
close observation of mother and carefull fetal monitoring with continuous
tocograph.
II. Mixed or Concealed type:
A. Preacautions:
1. Rapid management is critical
2. Fetal death occurs in upto 30% within 2hr.
3. Don‟t delay the management for ultrasound conformation.
a. Ultrasound is unreliable for diagnosis.
b. Placental abruption is clinical diagnosis.
B. Indications:
1. Brisk bleeding.
2. Unstable vital signs.
3. Fetal distress
4. Grade II and III placental abruption.
C. Immediate interventions:
1. Oxygen
2. Trendelenberg position
3. Obtain immediate intravenous access.
a. Two large bore IV (16-18 gauze)
b. Initiate isotonic crystalloid bolus – normal saline, ringer lactate.
4. Blood transfusion atleast one litre minimum in concealed type to prevent
complications.
5. Call for immediate obstetric and neonatal support.
6. Delivery within 20 min if there is fetal distress.
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7. Caesarean section unless iminant vaginal delivary by induction. If the
cervix is unfavourable early caesarean section is performed. If the
progress of labour is delayed (6-8 hr). Late caesarean section is
performed especially in case of couvelerie uterus.
8. Anti D game globulin if maternal blood is Rh negative.
D. Monitoring:
1. Orthostatic blood pressure and pulse
2. Monitor intake & output.
3. Maintain urine output over 30 cc/hr.
4.
Monitor HB or hematocrit q 1-2hr- Maintain HB more than 10 g/dl or heamatocrit more than 30%.
- In fusion of packed RBC as needed.
5. Monitor Coagulation studies
- Transfusion of fresh frozen plasma as needed
- Platelet transfusion as needed
NURSING MANAGEMENT:
Nursing Diagnosis:
Impaired gas exchange to fetus related to insufficient oxygen supply
secondary to premature separation of placenta
Pain related to concealed bleeding secondary to premature separation of
placenta.
Risk for fluid volume deficit related to bleeding.
Powerlessness related to disease condition.
Fear related to perceived threat to fetal survival.
Nursing Interventions:
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- Monitor maternal vital signs
- Monitor fetal heart rate
- Monitor uterine contractions and vaginal bleeding
- Vaginal delivary depends on degree and timing of separation of placenta in
labour
- Caeserean delivery indicated for moderate to severe placental separation.
- Evaluate maternal laboratory values
- Replace fluid and electrolyte and if required transfuse blood
- Provide emotional support assess the client condition and determine the
extent of bleeding frequently- Check fundal height every 30 min. As if the level of fundal height increases
suspects abruptio placenta.
- Count the no. Of pads that the client uses, weighing them as necessary to
measure amount of blood loss.
- Maintain IO chart
- Encourage woman to verbalise her feelings
- Keep all equipments ready for caesarean delivery.
- Council the client and help her by developing effective coping stratergies.
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PLACENTA PRAEVIA
INTRODUCTION
Placenta praevia (placenta previa AE) is
an obstetric complication in which the placenta is attached to the uterine wall close
to or covering the cervix. It can sometimes occur in the later part of the first
trimester, but usually during the second or third. It is a leading cause of antepartum
haemorrhage (vaginal bleeding). It affects approximately 0.5% of all labours.
Placenta praevia is hypothesized
to be related to abnormal vascularisation of
the endometrium caused by scarring or atrophy from previous trauma, surgery, or
infection.
In the last trimester of pregnancy the isthmus of the uterus unfolds and
forms the lower segment. In a normal pregnancy the placenta does not overlie it, so
there is no bleeding. If the placenta does overlie the lower segment, as is the case
with placenta praevia, it may shear off and a small section may bleed.
DEFINITION:
When the placenta is implanted partially or completely over the lower
uterine segment is called Placenta Praevia.
The term praevia denoted the position of placenta in relation to the internal
os.
INCIDENCE:
About 1/3 of antepartum hemorrhage belongs to placenta praevia. The
incidence of placenta praevia ranges from 0.5 to 1 % among hospital
deliveries.
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- In 80% of cases it is found in multi parous women.
- The incidence also increases beyond the age 35,
- with high birth order pregnancies and
- In multiple pregnancy.
- Increased family planning acceptance and limitation of births lowers
incidence of placenta praevia.
ETIOLOGY:
The Exact cause is unknown. The following theories are postulated.
Dropping down theory:
According to this theory fertilized ovum drops down from upper uterine
segment to lower uterine segment and gets implanted there itself due to poor
decidual reaction.
Persistant chorionic activity:
Persistent chirionic activity in deciduas capsularis and its development into
capsular placenta comes in contact with deciduas vera of lower uterine
segment. That inturn leads to placenta praevia
Increased surface area of placenta
The surface area of the placenta as big as in case of multiple pregnancy. Then
placenta encroach into lower uterine segment
Defect in decidua
Due to defect in the deciduas chorionic villi unable to get nourishment. So
for nourishment it spreads over wide area of uterine wall which further leads
to encroachment of placenta onto lower uterine segment.
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Predisposing factors of placenta
The main predisposing factors of placenta praevia includes
Frequent smoking leads to hypertrophoid placenta Multiparity and increased maternal age increases the incidence of placenta
praevia
Abnormality of shape and size of the placenta that is big size placenta and
succenturiate placenta
History of praevious caesarean section, scar in uterus due to hysterectomy
and myomectomy
TYPES OR DEGREES OF PLACENTA PRAEVIA
Depending on the degree of extension of placenta to the lower uterine
segment, it is divided into four types
1. Type I ( low lying)
The major part of the placenta is attached to the upper segment and only the
lower margin encroaches onto the lower segment but not upto the os
2. Type II ( Marginal )
The placenta reaches the margin of the internal os but does not cover it
3. Type III (incomplete or partial) the placenta covers the internal os
partially ( covers the internal os when it closed but it does not entirely do sowhen fully dilated
4. Type IV ( complete or central or total )
The placenta completely covers the internal os even after it is fully dilated
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For clinical purpose the types of placenta praevia graded into two
types . that are
1. Mild degree
As per above classification the type I and II anterior comes under first category
2. Major degree
Type II posterior, type III and type IV are considered as major degree
Type II posterior considered as dangerous placenta praevia because of curved
birth canal the major thickness of placenta lies on sacraln promontory whichcompress placenta, cord and prevents engagement of fetal head
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
As the placental growth slows down in later months
The lower uterine segment progressively dilates
The inelastic placenta is shared off the wall of lower uterine segment
Opening up of uteroplacental vessels leads to episodes of bleeding
However the separation of placenta provoked by trauma including vaginal
examination, coital act, external version
Inevitable bleeding
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PATHOLOGICAL ANATOMY
Placenta:
The placenta may be large or thin. There is often tongue shaped extensionfrom the main placenta mass. Extensive areas of degeneration with infarction,
calcification may be evident. The placenta may be morbidly attached due to
poor decidual reaction
Umbilical cord:
The cord may be attached to the margin or into membranes. The insertion of
the cord may be closed to the internal os gives rise to vasa praevia . which may
rupture along with rupture of membranes
Lower uterine segment
Due to increased vascularity the lower uterine segment and the cervix
become soft and more friable
CLINICAL FEATURES
The most characteristic feature is painless and apparentaly sudden onset,
causeless and recurrent vaginal bleeding. In about 1/3 of the cases there is a
history of warning hemorrhage usually slight
Symptoms
- Vaginal bleeding
- Sudden onset
- Painless bleeding
- Recurrent
- Unrelated activity
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Signs
- Size of the uterus according to the period of gestation
- Uterus feels relaxed, soft, elastic and tenderness
- Malpresentation
- Floating head
- Presence of fetal heart rate in mild cases
DIAGNOSIS
History collection
Abdominal examination : The presenting part felt like soft boggy through
the brim in case of major degree
Vulval inspection : Is done to note the colour and amount of bleeding
Vaginal examination must be not be done
Placentography usually performed to detect localisation of placenta and the
relationship between margin of placenta in relation to the internal os
Colour Doppler flow study to note the venous flow in the hyperechoic areas
Magnetic resonance image to see the quality of placental image excellence
Double set up of examination ( vaginal examination) is done to by keeping
everything ready for caesarean section in operation theatre
Differential diagnosis
- Abruption placenta
- Vasa praevia
- Local cervical lesion
- Circumvallate placenta
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COMPLICATIONS
1. Maternal
a. During pregnancy
- Antepartum hemorrhage
- Malpresentation
- Premature labour
b. During labour
- Early rupture of membranes
- Cord prolapsed
- Slow dilatation
- Intrapartum hemorrhage
- Increased operative deliveries
- Post partum hemorrhage
- Retained placenta
c. Puerperium
- 15
th
day of puerperium may be incidence of sepsis2. Fetal
- Low birth weight baby
- Asphyxia
- Intrauterine death
- Birth injuries
- Congenital malformation
PROGNOSIS
Due to increased maternal death are reduced by early diagnosis, prompt
treatment and use of antibiotics
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TREATMENT
At home
Patient immediately put on bed Assess the blood loss
Quick but gentle abdominal examination should be done
Vaginal examination must not be done
Transfer client to hospital
Immediate attention
Assess the amount of blood loss
Blood samples are taken for grouping
Start IV normal saline
Gentle abdomen and inspection of vulva
Expectant treatment
- Availability of blood for transfusion
- Facilities for cesearean section for 24 hours
- Bed rest to reduce fatigue
- Investigation for typing and grouping
- Supplemental hematinics to maintain blood volumwe
- A gentle speculum examination done once bleeding stops
- If the mother is in more than 37 weeks termination of pregnancy is done
- Steroid therapy given for maturity of placenta
Definitive treatment
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Definitive treatment should be instituted soosn after hospitalization or following
expected treatment resolves into:
1. Vaginal examination in operation theatre followed by low rupture of
membranes or caesarean section
2. Caesarean section without internal examination
1. Vaginal examination :
Double setup examination should be done in the operation theatre keeping
everything ready for caesarean section
Contra indications for vaginal examination :
- Patient in exsanguinated state
- Diagnosed cases of major degree placenta praevia
- Associated with complicating factors like elderly primi, malpresentation etc
a. Low rupture of memebranes:
Induce the labour by low rupture of membranes using long kocher‟s forceos
in lesser degree of placenta praevia. The finger in inserted to exclude the
cord prolapsed . amniotomy helps to initiation of labour and there byencourages descent of the head. This inturn presses on the separated placenta
and controls the bleeding. Oxytocin drip may be started . if amniotomy fails
to stop bleeding and initiation of labour caesarean section is performed.
Precautions during vaginal delivery
All possible steps taken to restore blood volume
Methergin 2.5mg should be given intramuscularly.
Proper examination of cervix following delivery
Checking the baby‟s haemoglobin level
Indications for Caesarean Section:
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1. Major degree placenta praevia
2. Lesser degree placenta praevia where amniotomy fails.
3. Complicating factors associated with lesser degree of placenta praevia.
2. Caesarean section without internal examination in conditions where the
vaginal examination is contraindicated .
Alternative therapies to treat placenta previa –
Generally low placenta becomes alright on its own. But incase, you want to
have a natural childbirth or a home birth, it is best to ensure that the problem
has been resolved. Here are some ways through which can help yourself. Low
placenta finds its cure by three techniques.
• The first and most prevalent method to treat low placenta is rest. Doctors all
over the world suggest complete bed rest to pregnant women suffering from
placenta previa. In case of bleeding one is advised to put two pillows under
one‟s legs, knees onwards. Doctors also suggest women to restrict their movements to the minimum, getting up only to eat and visit the toilet. Often
eating well and resting allows the baby to grow as the months proceed and the
baby itself pushes the placenta away from the cervix while fixing its head.
• Acupuncture is another method, quite prevalent in china, to help cure
placenta previa. The acupuncture practitioners have key puncture points where
they insert needles to help the placenta move away from the opening of the
uterus. Du 20 is one such point, located at the top of the head, known to cure
this problem.
• Traditional Chinese medicines also have a cure for placenta previa.
However, the herbs used are generally not disclosed by the practitioners. They
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although pay visits at your home also to help those how can not get up from
their bed or travel. Nettles are one herb known to help during excessive
bleeding or spotting during pregnancy. It is a rich source of Vit-K.
Certain things to be kept in mind –
• Vaginal examinations are not done on women suffering from low placenta
during pregnancy.
• In case of low placenta problem, avoid intercourse completely during the
course of your pregnancy.• Exerting exercise or movement should be completely avoided.
• Any kind of bleeding to spotting should not be overlooked and should be
brought to the doctor‟s notice immediately.
NURSING MANAGEMENT:
Nursing Diagnosis:
Decreased cardiac output related to excessive blood loss
Fluid volume deficit related to severe blood loss
Altered peripheral tissue perfusion related to hypovolemia
Risk for injury related to decreased placental perfusion.
Anxiety & fear related to treatment regimen.
Altered family process related to hospitalization.
Anticipatory grieving related to actual or perceived threat to self, pregnancy
or infant.
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Expected outcomes of Care:
Expected outcomes for the woman experiencing palcenta praevia may include the
following. The woman will;
Verbalise understanding of her condition and its management.
Identify and use available support systems.
Demonstrate compliance with prescribed activity limitations.
Develop no complications related to bleeding.
Carry the pregnancy to term or near term.
Give birth to a healthy new born.
Plan of care and interventions:
Assess for amount of bleeding, fetal condition
Encourage mother for adequate rest
Closely monitor the woman
Weigh the pads to know the amount of bleeding one gram represents the one
ml of blood.
Ultra sonography done for every 2-3 weeks.
Monitor fetal conditions by cardio tocograph.
No vaginal or rectal examinations are performed.
Place the woman on pelvic rest.
Assess for signs of hypovolemic shock.
Make referral if necessary.
If the mother is in term and persistant bleeding delivery by caesarean section
is indicated.
Vaginal birth can be attempted for woman with minimal bleeding.
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Monitor vital signs frequently.
Assess for signs of fetal hypoxia by continuous monitoring.
Observe fundus contractions after delivery
Provide emotional support for client and her family.
Allow the mother to express her feelings.
Then provide spiritual support.
Educate the woman about home management including bedrest, watching
for spotting or bleeding, close followup with health care provider.
Advice the mother to lie on left lateral position.
Provide and teach perineal hygiene to decrease the risk of infection.
PREVENTION
The prevention mainly aims at :
- Elimination of known factors that likely to cause antepartum hemorrhage
- Correction of anemia during antenatal period so that patient can withstand
blood loss
- Prompt detection and institution of therapyto minimise grave complications
likely to arise out of antepartum hemorrhage like shock, blood coagulation
disorders and renal failure
Primordial prevention
Adequate antenatal care to improve the health status of women
Correction of anemia to withstand for blood loss
Family planning and limitation of births reduce the incidence of antepartum
hemorrhage
Routine administration of folic acid from the early pregnancy
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Avoid drinking, smoking, or using recreational drugs during pregnancy
Recognizing and managing conditions in the mother such as diabetes and
high blood pressure also decrease the risk of placental abruption
Primary prevention
Prevention, early detection and effective therapy of pre eclampsia and other
hypertensive disorders during pregnancy
Avoidance of trauma specially forceful external cephalic version under
anesthesia
Avoid supine hypotesion syndrome the patient is adviced to lie in the leftlateral position in the later months of pregnancy
Needle puncture during amniocentesis should be under the ultrasound
guidance
Significance of “warning hemorrhage” should not be ignored or
underestimated
Antenatal diagnosis of low lying placenta at 20 weeks with routine
ultrasound needs repeat ultrasound examination at 34 weeks to conform the
diagnosis.
Secondary prevention
Hospitalization
Amniocentesis is preferable for artificial rupture of membranes
Avoid sudden decompression of of the uterus in acute or chronic hydramnios
Administer Intravenous fuids with a large bore needle
Avoid vaginal examination
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Either induction of labour or caesarean section performed based on period of
gestation and severity of disease condition
Maintainence of normal fluid volume
Teriary prevention
Immediate Hospitalization
Resuscitation
Blood transfusion
Caesarean section irrespective of gestational age
Differences between placenta praevia abruption placenta
Placenta Praevia Abruptio Placenta
Clinical Features:
Nature of Bleeding
Character of Blood:
General condition and
anemia
a. Painless,
apparentlycauseless,
recurrent.
b. Bleeding always
revealed
Bright red
Proportionate to visible
blood loss
a. Painful, often
attributed topreeclampsia or
trauma.
b. Revealed,
concealed and
mixed
Dark coloured.
Out of proportionate
to visible blood loss
in concealed type.
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Features of preeclampsia
Abdominal examination
Height of the uterus
Feel of uterus
Mal presentation
Fetal heart sounds
Placentography.
Vaginal examination.
Not relevant
Proportionate height.
Soft and relaxed.
Common
Usually present.
Placenta in lower
segment.
Placenta felt at lower
uterine segment
Present in 1/3 of
cases.
May be
disproportionately
enlarged in concealed
type.
May be tensed, tender,
and rigid.
Unrelated
Usually absent.
Placenta in upper
segment.
Placenta not felt at lower
uterine segment but there
is presence of blood
clots.
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RESEARCH STUDIES
Fouzia sheikh,fcps.
2. Sabreena abbas khokhar,mbbs
3. Pushpa sirichand,mcps, dgo, fcps
4. Raheela bilal shaikh,mbbs
1. “A study of antepartum hemorrhage:mat ernal and p erinatal outcome
OBJECTIVE: To determine the maternal and perinatal complications in patients
presented
with antepartum hemorrhage (APH) at a tertiary care hospital so that a preventive
strategy can be made to optimize fetomaternal outcome.
METHODOLOGY: This prospective descriptive study was conducted from
September
2007 to august 2008 at Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics unit II, Liaquat
University Hospital, Hyderabad, Sindh, Pakistan. A total of 195 diagnosed cases of
antepartum hemorrhage were included in the study after obtaining informed
consent.
RESULTS: The incidence of APH was 5.4%. maternal and perinatal morbidity
was very high with increased rates of caeserian section ( 57.1% ), postpartum
hemorrhage ( 19%),
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need of blood transfusion ( 77.4% ), shock ( 6.66% ), peripartum hysterectomy (
1%), preterm delivery ( 79.16% ) and maternal and perinatal mortality ( 3% and
49.7% respectively ).
CONCLUSION:
It was concluded that APH does stand out as a serious condition
with manifestation of significant maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality.
These complications can be reduced by provision of antenatal care to every woman
at their doorsteps and provision of family planning services to reduce family size
hence complications Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology the journal of the
Institute of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (2000)
2. Comparision study of maternal and neonatal outcome with placenta
praevia and antepartum hemorrhage.
We set out to assess the maternal and neonatal outcomes of
women with placenta praevia and antepartum haemorrhage (APH) between 1991
and 1997, compared with woman with a diagnosed placenta praevia who did not
bleed.
The demographic data, maternal and perinatal outcomes of 159
women with antepartum haemorrhage were compared with 93 women without
antepartum haemorrhage in a retrospective study. Women with antepartum
haemorrhage had the diagnosis of placenta praevia confirmed at an earliergestation. More women with antepartum haemorrhage received antenatal steroids
and tocolytic agents, and had emergency caesarean sections. The majority of
women with bleeding had an emergency caesarean section for antepartum
haemorrhage and more delivered early because of fetal distress.
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There were more preterm deliveries in women with antepartum
haemorrhage. The mean birth weight was 2.69 kg in the women with antepartum
haemorrhage and 3.06 kg in those without. More infants in the bleeding group had
a low Apgar score at the first minute, respiratory distress syndrome, and admission
to special baby care and neonatal intensive care unit. It is concluded that there is an
increased risk of premature delivery in women with antepartum haemorrhage and
placenta praevia. Aggressive management, tocolysis and cervical cerclage should
be explored further to improve the perinatal outcome. Women without antepartum
haemorrhage can be managed on an outpatient basis.
SUMMARY:
So far we have discussed about antepartum hemorrhage and its etiology and
classification. Then placental abruption its definition, etiology, types, effects on
mother and fetus, clinical features, prevention and medical and nursing
management. Then we also dealt about placenta praevia its definition etiology,
varieties clinical features and its management.
CONCLTION:
Antepartum hemorrhage is bleeding from genital tract after 28 weeks of
pregnancy and before delivery. It is quiet common and most dangerous, acute
condtion during pregnancy. And it is one of the leading causes of maternal
mortablity and morbidity. So as a mid wife we should know about antepartum
hemorrhage and its management to provide adequate and intime care for mother
with antepartum hemorrhage to deliver healthy baby from healthy mother.
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