uterine rupture

what can uterine ruptures be?
- complete
- incomplete
what is a complete uterine rupture?
- tear in the all of the uterus
- with or without expulsion of the fetus
what is a incomplete uterine rupture?

tearing of the uterine wall but not perimetrium
when does a uterine rupture usually occur?

during labour
what are the causes for a uterine rupture?
- previous C section
- high parity
- obstructive labour e.g. shoulder dystocia
- previous uterine trauma from assisted birth
- trauma e.g. seatbelt injury in RTC
what are the S and S of a complete uterine rupture?
- maternal tachycardia and signs of shock
- sudden collapse of mother
- severe abdominal pain
- vaginal bleeding uterine contractions may stop
- fetus may be palpable in abdomen
incomplete rupture
- may have minimal pain or blood loss
- labour may progress normally
- disproportionate signs of haemorrhagic shock in the 3rd stage of labour- may manifest as postpartum haemorrhage

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uterine rupture

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uterine rupture

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2019-05-14T17:44:29Z

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