Placenta Abruptio
Placenta Abruptio
Placenta Abruptio
Binu thapa
Definition
• Abruptio placenta is one form of ante partum
hemorrhage where the bleeding occurs due to
premature separation (after 28 weeks) of
normally situated placenta
• Songraphy
1. Differentiate placenta previa
2. Assess retroplacental clot
Prevention
• Early recognition and effective therapy of
preeclampsia
• Avoid cigarette and cocaine
• Routine administration of folic acid in early
pregnancy
• Avoid trauma
• Avoid sudden decompression of the uterus
• Avoid supine hypotension syndrome keeping
patient in left lateral position.
Management
• Assessment
1. Amount of blood loss
2. Maturity of the fetus
3. Whether the patient is in labour or not
4. Presence of any complication
5. Type and grade of placental abruption
General management
• Hb, haematocrit, coagulation profile, ABO, Rh
sent
• Urine sent for protein
• R/L started with bore cannula and make
arrangement for blood transfusion
Cont….
• If mild abruption, vaginal bleeding is light and
fetus is not in distress, observe the patient in
hospital and close monitoring