Abruptio Placenta Flashcards
1
Q
What are the other terms for Abruptio Placenta?
A
Accidental Hemorrhage or Ablatio Placenta
2
Q
What is the first type of AP?
A
Concealed, covert, or central type; the classic type
3
Q
What is the second type of AP?
A
Marginal, overt, external bleeding type
4
Q
What is the third type of AP?
A
Complete separation
5
Q
How does AP affect the woman in terms of bleeding?
A
Painful vaginal bleeding
6
Q
How does AP affect the abdomen?
A
Rigid, boardlike, and painful abdomen
7
Q
How does AP affect the uterus?
A
Enlarged uterus d/t concealed bleeding
8
Q
How does AP affect the woman if in labor?
A
Can cause tetanic contractions with the absence of alternating contraction and relaxation of the uterus
