What is the normal reeda score?

REEDA scale consists of 5 major assessment areas (redness, edema, ecchymosis/bruising, discharge, approximation). Each area is given a minimum score of 0 and maximum score of 3. The total score is 15. It is scored as No infection (0), mild infection (1-5), moderate infection (6-10) and severe infection (11-15).

What is reeda wound assessment?

The REEDA scale is a tool that assesses the inflammatory process and tissue healing in the perineal trauma, through the evaluation of five items of healing: redness (hyperaemia), oedema, ecchymosis, discharge and approximation of the wound edges (coaptation).

What are normal findings for the episiotomy or perineum area in the postpartum assessment?

EPISIOTOMY/PERINEUM Redness is considered normal with episiotomies and lacerations; however, if there is significant pain present, further assessment is necessary. The use of ice packs during the immediate postpartum period is generally indicated.

What does bubble stand for postpartum?

The nurse can remember the key points of a postpartum assessment by learning the acronym BUBBLE-LE, which stands for breasts, uterus, bladder, bowels, episiotomy, lower extremities, and emotions.

How do you assess an episiotomy?

If the perineum is obstructing the delivery of the head, an episiotomy should be considered. Feel for stretch or give in the tissues of the posterior forchette. If the tissues feel rigid and a tear appears likely, then consider an episiotomy. Routinely performing an episiotomy to avoid a tear is not appropriate.

Which muscle is cut during episiotomy?

The anatomic structures involved in a mediolateral episiotomy include the vaginal epithelium, transverse perineal muscle, bulbocavernosus muscle, and perineal skin.

What is post partum blue?

Postpartum “blues” are defined as low mood and mild depressive symptoms that are transient and self-limited. [1] The depressive symptoms include sadness, crying, exhaustion, irritability, anxiety, decreased sleep, decreased concentration, and labile mood.

What does lochia mean?

Lochia is vaginal discharge after childbirth. It consists of blood, mucus, uterine tissue and other materials from your uterus. There are three stages of lochia bleeding. Bleeding is heavy for the first few days but tapers off over several weeks.

What are the complications of episiotomy?

Some possible complications of an episiotomy may include:

  • Bleeding.
  • Tearing into the rectal tissues and anal sphincter muscle which controls the passing of stool.
  • Swelling.
  • Infection.
  • Collection of blood in the perineal tissues.
  • Pain during sex.

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