Uterine rupture

Background

• Previous C-section is primary risk factor

Diagnosis

• Mother
  • Persistent abdominal pain
  • Vaginal bleeding
  • Loss of fetal station
  • Palpable uterine defect
• Fetus
  • Bradycardia

Management

• Fluid resuscitation
• Blood product replacement
• Emergent delivery of fetus

See Also

Post-Partum Emergencies

Source

Tintinalli