What is postpartum bubble assessment?

The nurse can remember the key points of a postpartum assessment by learning the acronym BUBBLE-LE, which stands for breasts, uterus, bladder, bowels, episiotomy, lower extremities, and emotions.

What does bubble-he stand for?

BUBBLEHE. Breasts, Uterus, Bladder, Bowels, Lochia, Episiotomy, Homan’s Sign, Emotional Status (postpartum assessment) (postpartum assessment after pregnancy)

What are the components of the postpartum physical assessment bubble-he?

The acronym Bubble-He stands for:

  • B: breasts.
  • U: uterus.
  • B: bladder.
  • B: bowels.
  • L: lochia.
  • E: episiotomy and perineum.

What are the 3 different types of lochia?

You’ll go through three postpartum bleeding stages: lochia rubra, lochia serosa and lochia alba.

Why do you assess lochia?

Lochia is assessed during the postpartum period: Saturating one pad in less than an hour, a constant trickle of lochia, or the presence of large (i.e., golf-ball sized) blood clots is indicative of more serious complications and should be investigated immediately.

How long does lochia last after delivery?

The blood you see after childbirth is called lochia. It’s a type of discharge that’s similar to your menstrual period, and typically lasts for four to six weeks postdelivery.

What is reeda nursing?

The REEDA scale is a tool that assesses the inflammatory process and tissue healing in the perineal trauma, through the evaluation of five items of healing: redness (hyperaemia), oedema, ecchymosis, discharge and approximation of the wound edges (coaptation).

What is the nurse’s role during the postpartum assessment?

Primary responsibilities of nurses in postpartum settings are to assess postpartum patients, provide care and teaching, and if necessary, report any significant findings.

What is post partum blue?

Postpartum “blues” are defined as low mood and mild depressive symptoms that are transient and self-limited. [1] The depressive symptoms include sadness, crying, exhaustion, irritability, anxiety, decreased sleep, decreased concentration, and labile mood.

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