MindMap Gallery Postpartum Physiological Changes
This is a mind map of postpartum physiological changes. The restorative period is the postpartum period/time of delivery to the four to six-week stabilization point. The phases are referred to as the taking-in phase, taking-hold phase, and letting-go phase.
Edited at 2022-11-11 05:57:32A Mind Map for Burns on the Skin involves creating a graphical representation of all the topics related to skin burns. This can include information about burn types, preventive measures, home remedies, and medical treatments. The goal is to identify any links between factors that can help create an overall picture of the best approach for treating skin burns. By organizing all of these ideas visually, it becomes easier to understand the complexity and solutions around this condition. Skin burns can range from minor to severe, but prompt treatment should always be sought. For minor burns, one should run cool water over the burn for several minutes. Do not use ice, as this can damage skin tissue. It is also advisable to cover the burn with a sterile gauze bandage or compress and seek medical attention if necessary. For more serious burns, call your doctor or emergency services immediately and cover the affected area loosely with a clean cloth while you wait for assistance. As you can see from this mind map, the immediate treatment for a skin burn is to put the affected area under cold running water for at least ten minutes in order to reduce swelling, stop blisters from bursting, and help relieve the pain. You should then lightly bandage the burned area or cover it with a clean cloth. It is important not to use lotions, butter, cream, or other home remedies on the burn, as these can easily cause further damage. Over-the-counter painkillers may be used for relief of any discomfort, and medical attention should be sought if necessary. EdrawMind lets you create similar mind maps by providing you with best-in-class style options and themes.
This is a mind map of postpartum physiological changes. The restorative period is the postpartum period/time of delivery to the four to six-week stabilization point. The phases are referred to as the taking-in phase, taking-hold phase, and letting-go phase.
A Mind Map for Burns on the Skin involves creating a graphical representation of all the topics related to skin burns. This can include information about burn types, preventive measures, home remedies, and medical treatments. The goal is to identify any links between factors that can help create an overall picture of the best approach for treating skin burns. By organizing all of these ideas visually, it becomes easier to understand the complexity and solutions around this condition. Skin burns can range from minor to severe, but prompt treatment should always be sought. For minor burns, one should run cool water over the burn for several minutes. Do not use ice, as this can damage skin tissue. It is also advisable to cover the burn with a sterile gauze bandage or compress and seek medical attention if necessary. For more serious burns, call your doctor or emergency services immediately and cover the affected area loosely with a clean cloth while you wait for assistance. As you can see from this mind map, the immediate treatment for a skin burn is to put the affected area under cold running water for at least ten minutes in order to reduce swelling, stop blisters from bursting, and help relieve the pain. You should then lightly bandage the burned area or cover it with a clean cloth. It is important not to use lotions, butter, cream, or other home remedies on the burn, as these can easily cause further damage. Over-the-counter painkillers may be used for relief of any discomfort, and medical attention should be sought if necessary. EdrawMind lets you create similar mind maps by providing you with best-in-class style options and themes.
This is a mind map of postpartum physiological changes. The restorative period is the postpartum period/time of delivery to the four to six-week stabilization point. The phases are referred to as the taking-in phase, taking-hold phase, and letting-go phase.
Postpartum Physiological Changes -- mainly due to rapid drop in estrogen & progesterone
Cardiovascular
Hematocrit & Coagulation factor normalizes @ 4 weeks through 6 weeks
Clients remain in a HYPERCOAGULABLE State
Plasma volume decreases
Normal blood loss due to delivery----- vaginal (200-500mL)----C-section (600-800mL)
+ aldosterone & oxytoxin decreases ---> increased diuresis & increased sweating
Plasma volume returns to pre-pregnancy levels 6 weeks
WBC increases to 30 within first 24hrs
takes up to 7 days to normalize
Physiological response---not infection
Increased in transient CO
due to blood supply to placenta returns to systemic circulation
but then returns to prelabor values ~ 1hr
GI
Constipation w/ flatuence & abdominal fullness
progesterone remains elevated = decreased GI tone & motility
Lacerations ---> pain & discomfort = patient avoids restroom
GI motility returns within 2-3 days
Renal
Stress urinary incontinence
Urinary retention
loss of bladder tone & elasticity
Pressure during delivery --> decreased sensation in urinary tract
trauma to bladder, urethra, urinary meatus | medication | anesthesia | lack of privacy
can interferes with uterine involution
elevated or laterally displaced uterus ----- feeling the uterus on the right
Kidney functions return to normal within 4 weeks
Restoration of diuresis within 12 hrs
Endocrine
Decreased in placental hormones
estrogen | progesterone | human chorionic gonadotropin | human placental lactogen
Continued prolactin secretion by anterior pituitary gland
milk production
prevents ovulation
lactational amenorrhea
Still need contraceptives to prevent pregnancy
Lasting: Breastfeeding (10 wks - 6 months) | non-breastfeeding (6 - 10 weeks)
Skin
Hyperpigmentation & cutaneous vascular changes
Fade away: spider angioma, telangiectasia, and palmar erythema
Striae gravidarum
purple to red stretch marks---fade to white shade---never disappear
Musculoskeletal
Muscle fatigue in neck, shoulders, arms--during labor & delivery
Relaxin
homones that loosens pelvic ligaments & joints
Uterus relieves pressure on abdominal wall
resolves diastasis recti (stretching of abs wall)
may need ab exercises
Weight Loss
Loss of 4.5 - 5.8kg or 10 - 13lbs
Immediately after delivery due to fetus, amniotic fluids, placenta
Continues for next several months
normalization of blood
Increased caloric expenditure from milk production
Reproductive
Uterus
uterine involution
uterine muscle fibers contrict blood vessels & uterine contractions continue during post partum period
to prevent blood loss
immediately can palpate fundus 1cm above umbilicus-----then decrease by 1cm/day
Lochia
Lochia Rubra
dark red discharge present for the first 3days | blood, small blood clots, decidua, mucus
Lochia Serosa
thin red - brown discharge, lasts until 10th day, white blood cells, serous, exudate, mucus
Lochia Alba
yellow/white discharge, lasts until 14th day, persist up to 6 weeks, epithelial cells, white blood cells, fat, bacteria
Assess perineal pad every 60 minutes
Cervix
complications
Cervical Trauma: edema, bruises, lacerations
Vagina reaches near pre-pregnant size = 6 weeks
Neurological
Headaches
due to changes in fluid & electrolytes
or regional anesthesia & puncture