Chapter 10, Problem 2CAQ3

Summary Introduction

To review:

The consequences of severe maternal–placental separation, and the procedure that must be performed immediately.

Introduction:

Placental abruption or abrutpio placenta is a condition in which the placenta detaches from the uterus during gestation. It normally occurs in the 25th week of gestation. The child as well as the mother get into life-threatening conditions as a consequence of placenta abruption. The mother experiences vaginal bleeding, abdominal pain, uterine contraction, and uterine tenderness.

Please refer to Clinical Application Case-2 for further information.