UTERINE RUPTURE

Updated 5 /24

Uterine rupture is caused by a tear in the wall of the uterus at the site of a previous C- section .
This is usually the case in up to ninety percent of tears. Complete rupture will cause:

- a tear through the entire uterine wall, resulting in heavy bleeding in the abdominal
cavity and vaginally

- signs and symptoms of shock

- abdominal pain and sometimes referred  chest pain.

Hypovolemic shock may result if there is significant blood loss.  

Updated 3/24

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SESSIONS 69- Info on MRI and CT sscan

A trauma scene

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