Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Ministry of Higher Education

King Saud University

(Female Health College (SHAQRA

UTERIN
INVERSION

: Supervised
Dr.Tahany alsayed amro
: By
Zahra alSaif
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Definition

Type

Classification

Causes

Presentation

Assessment

Diagnosis

Investigation

Therapeutic management

Nursing management

Complication

.Evaluation

. References

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 : Definition
Uterine inversion is a rare complication of vaginal delivery in which the uterus partially or
.completely turns inside out

Or

Uterine inversion: After the delivery of a baby, if the placenta doesn't detach completely from
.the uterus, it pulls the top of the uterus out with it when it emerges

:Types
.Complete. Visible outside the cervix :1•

.Incomplete. Visible only at the cervix :2•

:Classification

:Terminology is used to describe the degree of inversion which may be

.First degree - the inverted fundus extends to, but not through the cervix•
Second degree - the inverted fundus extends through the cervix but remains within•
.the vagina
.Third degree - the inverted fundus extends outside the vagina•
.Total inversion - the vagina and uterus are inverted•

: Causes

Short umbilical cord•

Excessive traction on the umbilical cord•
Excessive fundal pressure•
Fundal implantation of the placenta•
Retained placenta and abnormal adherence of the placenta5•
Chronic endometritis•
Vaginal births after previous caesarean section•
Rapid or long labours•
Previous uterine inversion6•
 (Certain drugs such as magnesium sulphate (drugs promoting tocolysis•
Unicornuate uterus7•

Presentation
:Uterine inversion may present

Acutely - within 24 hours of delivery•

Subacutely - over 24 hours and up to the 30th postpartum day•
Chronic - more than 30 days after delivery9•

It presents most often with symptoms of a post-partum haemorrhage. The classic

:presentation is of

Post-partum haemorrhage10,11•
Sudden appearance of a vaginal mass•
(Cardiovascular collapse (varying degrees•

The sudden appearance of a large dark red mass accompanying the placenta is alarming.
Pain is extreme. The diagnosis is usually then immediately obvious and confirmed by
inability to feel the fundus. Diagnosing a first degree inversion is much more difficult.
Obesity can make diagnosis more difficult. Chronic cases are unusual and difficult to
diagnose. They may present with spotting, discharge and low back pain. Ultrasound may be
required to confirm the diagnosis. Complete inversion is accompanied by extreme
.cardiovascular collapse, more than might be expected from the degree of blood loss alone

. ASSESSMENT .
:Clinical manifestations include
Excruciating pelvic pain with a sensation of extreme fullness extending .1
.into the vagina
Extrusion of the inner uterine lining into the vagina or extending past .2
.the vaginal introitus
.Vaginal bleeding and signs of hypovolemia .3
diagnosis
Prolapse of a uterine tumour•
Gestational trophoblastic disease•
Occult genital tract disease•
Marked uterine atony•
Undiagnosed second twin•
 Investigations
If not clinically very obvious, ultrasound examination can be used to identify the•
.inversion
(Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI•
.Radiography•
.Sonography•

: Therapeutic Management
Treat shock and blood loss○
Immediate Intravenous Access
Intravenous Fluid replacement
Call for consultation○
Obstetrics
(Anesthesia (consider Halothane
(Give uterine relaxants (Tocolytics○
Terbutaline 0.25 mg SC
Nitroglycerin
Intravenous: 50 to 200 mcg IV
Sublingual (200 mcg per spray): 2 sprays
sublingual
(Immediate Manual Replacement (Johnson Maneuver○
Replace uterus in non-inverted position
(Replace last part out first (last out, first in
Administer Terbutaline or Nitroglycerin as above
Consider General Anesthesia
Repeat trial of Manual Replacement
Surgical Replacement
Post-Replacement Uterine Hemorrhage management Options○
Pitocin IV 40 u/L at 100-250 cc/h
Hemabate 0.25mg IM Myometrium q15 minutes (max:
(2 mg
Methergine 0.2 mg IM or PO q6-8h
Consider exploratory laparotomy if needed○
 NURSING MANAGEMENT
.Promptly identify & assist with the resolution of uterine inversion .
Recognize signs of impending inversion, and immediately notify the .1
.physician and call for assistance
Immediate manual replacement of the uterus at the time of inversion .2
will prevent cervical entrapment of the uterus; if reinversion is not
performed immediately, rapid and extreme blood loss ma occur, resulting
.in hypovolemic shock
.Take steps to prevent or limit hypovolemic shock .3
.a. Insert a large gauge intravenous catheter for fluid replacement
b. Measure and record maternal vital signs every 5 to 15 minutes to
.established a baseline and document change
.c. Open an established intravenous line for optimal fluid replacement
d. A fibrinogen level should be drawn to determine the risk of blood clot
.formation
.e. Prepare for anesthesia as needed
.f. Prepare to administer a cardiopulmonary resuscitation, if required
If manual reinversion is not successful, prepare the client and family for .4
.possible general anesthesia and surgery
Complications
.Complications include endomyometritis, damage to intestines or uterine appendages

Evaluation
.The condition carries a good prognosis if managed correctly
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