Table of Contents
REQUIREMENTS #
- Good light source
- Kidney dish
- Disposable gloves
- Disposable polythene bag
- Mackintosh apron
- Receiver
STEPS #
- Ensure good light source as area of examination
- Wear mackintosh apron and don gloves
- Receive placenta and wash under running water
- Observe placental size and shape
- Inspect the maternal surface in cupped hand or flat surface
- Ensure that all lobes of the placenta is complete
- Turn the placenta and observe foetal surface
- Observe the insertion of the cord
- Check blood vessels (two arteries and one vein)
- Check the length of the cord
- Check presence of knots
- Dispose off and decontaminate used items
- Perform hand hygiene
- Record in Maternal and Child Health Record Book (Manual/Electronic)
- Report any abnormalities to officer in-charge
