Table of Contents
REQUIREMENTS #
- Operation bed
- Vital signs tray
- Wound dressing tray
- Disposable gloves
- Sterile gloves
- Intravenous cannula
- Intravenous fluids
- Prescribed Medications
- Antiseptic Lotion
- Patient’ s Records
- Suction apparatus
- Drip stand
STEPS #
- Monitor temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure 4 hourly
- Inspect breast for lactation and abnormalities
- Inspect upper limbs for oedema and pallor
- Inspect lochia for amount, colour and consistency
- Monitor input, output fluids and bowel movements
- Encourage her to eat nutritious diet of her choice
- Change dressing and remove stitches according to doctor’s directives
- Encourage early ambulation by 1st and 2nd day post operations
- Encourage exclusive breastfeeding10. Encourage warm sitz baths
- Counsel on personal hygiene (Bed bath, vulval toileting, perineal care, frequent hand hygiene, rest and sleep, bowel and bladder movement)
- Observe infection prevention measures according to IPC guidelines
- Administer medications as per chart
- Counsel mother before discharge
- Record all observations, procedures and progress in Maternal and Child Health Record Book (Manual/Electronic)
