Thursday, September 9, 2010

Nursing Care Plan – Abruptio Placenta

July 14, 2008 by Admin · 6 Comments 

Abruptio placenta is premature separation of the normally implanted placenta after the 20th week of pregnancy, typically with severe hemorrhage.
Two types of abruption placentae:
Concealed hemorrhage – the placenta separation centrally, and a large amount of blood is accumulated under the placenta.
External hemorrhage – the separation is along the placental margin, and blood flows under the [...]