Scribd
Upload
637 views1 page

Involution of Uterus

This document provides instructions for measuring the involution of the uterus after delivery to assess for infection, the rate of involution, and complications from labor. The procedure involves emptying the patient's bladder, positioning them, and using gentle pressure and measurement to locate the height of the uterine fundus below the umbilicus and its distance from the pubic symphysis to monitor the shrinking of the uterus postpartum.

Uploaded by

Sumit Yadav
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
637 views1 page

Involution of Uterus

This document provides instructions for measuring the involution of the uterus after delivery to assess for infection, the rate of involution, and complications from labor. The procedure involves emptying the patient's bladder, positioning them, and using gentle pressure and measurement to locate the height of the uterine fundus below the umbilicus and its distance from the pubic symphysis to monitor the shrinking of the uterus postpartum.

Uploaded by

Sumit Yadav
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
  • Measuring Involution of Uterus: Describes the method of assessing uterine involution postpartum with clear procedural steps and equipment needed.

14.

17: Measuring Involution of Uterusaternal and ChilDEFINITION

Assess

dna the state of uterus in the post-delivery period as it returns to the pregravid state.PURPOSES1. To
rule out infection.

2. To estimate the rate at which involution takes place.

3, To assess the puerperal condition of women who had complicated labor.EQUIPMENT1. Screen.2.
Inch-tape.3. Clean gloves

PROCEDURENursing actionExplain the procedur to patient and instruct her on how she hasto
[Link] the unit and assemble necessary articles at bedside.

2.3. Ensure that patient's bladder is [Link] curtains/screen the bed5. Position the patient in supine
and drape the patient exposingonly the lower abdomen.6Don gloves.7. Locate fundus with the palm of
one hand.8Place lateral side of hands slightly above fundus.9Place your other hand above the symphysis
[Link] but firmly press into abdomen towards the spine and

then slightly downwards towards the perineum until a mass is

felt in the palm of the hand.10.1. Measure the number of finger breadth at which the fundus is felt

below the [Link] the help of an inch-tape measure from the level of fundus

to the upper border of symphysis pubis.

With gloved hand check perineal pad for color of lochia.

13. Offer perineal care if needed and provide a clean pad.12.13.14. Replace the articles and wash
[Link] the fundal height in nurses record.

You might also like