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    Uterine subinvolution is when the uterus does not return to its normal size after childbirth as it should during the involution process. It can be caused by issues like endometritis, retained placental fragments, pelvic infection, or uterine fibroids. Signs include prolonged bleeding, heavy bleeding, and a large flabby uterus. Treatment involves oxytocic medication to improve uterine tone, dilation and curettage to remove placental fragments, and antibiotics for infections. Nurses monitor by checking fundal height daily to track involution progress.

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    Uterine subinvolution is when the uterus does not return to its normal size after childbirth as it should during the involution process. It can be caused by issues like endometritis, retained placental fragments, pelvic infection, or uterine fibroids. Signs include prolonged bleeding, heavy bleeding, and a large flabby uterus. Treatment involves oxytocic medication to improve uterine tone, dilation and curettage to remove placental fragments, and antibiotics for infections. Nurses monitor by checking fundal height daily to track involution progress.

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    Uterine Sub Involution

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    Uterine subinvolution is when the uterus does not return to its normal size after childbirth as it should during the involution process. It can be caused by issues like endometritis, retained placental fragments, pelvic infection, or uterine fibroids. Signs include prolonged bleeding, heavy bleeding, and a large flabby uterus. Treatment involves oxytocic medication to improve uterine tone, dilation and curettage to remove placental fragments, and antibiotics for infections. Nurses monitor by checking fundal height daily to track involution progress.

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    UTERINE SUBINVOLUTION

    Uterine subinvolution is a slowing of the process of involution or shrinking of the uterus. Subinvolution is a medical condition in which after childbirth, the uterus does not return to its normal size. Definition When the involution is impaired or retarded it is called subinvolution.The uterus is the most common organ affected by subinvolution.As it is the most accessible organ to be measured per abdomen ,the uterine involution is considered clinically as an index to assess subinvolution. a. Causes. Endometritis, retained placental fragments, pelvic infection, and uterine fibroids may cause uterine subinvolution. b. Signs and Symptoms. (1) Prolonged lochial flow. (2) Profuse vaginal bleeding. (3) Large, flabby uterus. c. Medical Treatment. (1) Administration of oxytocic medication to improve uterine muscle tone. Oxytocic medication includes (a) Methergine-a drug of choice since it can be given by mouth. (b) Pitocin. (c) Ergotrate. (2) Dilation and curettage (D&C) to remove any placental fragments. (3) Antimicrobial therapy for endometritis. d. Nursing Interventions. (1) Early ambulation postpartum. (2) Daily evaluation of fundal height to document involution.

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