Just wanted to make sure that I have this info right: Normal blood loss after delivery is 200-400 for vag and 700-1000 for csection. HCT drops 2-3 points with 500 ml of blood loss and a patients HCT needs to be 20% or higher after delivery or there is a problem. Do I have that info correct? My notes are kind of a mess on this section for some reason. Thanks for the help!
Esme12, ASN, BSN, RN 4 Articles; 20,908 Posts Specializes in Critical Care, ED, Cath lab, CTPAC,Trauma. Has 43 years experience. Jun 2, 2013 I know this is a student question however I have NO OB/Gyn except my own.....moved toOB/GYN to help you get a response. I know what is good for a cardiac patient.......OB? I have not the slightest..LOL
klone, MSN, RN 14,573 Posts Specializes in OB-Gyn/Primary Care/Ambulatory Leadership. Has 17 years experience. Jun 2, 2013 700-1000 ebl for a C/S is excessive. an EBL of 1000 is technically considered a postpartum hemorrhage.
springchick1, ADN, RN 1 Article; 1,769 Posts Jun 2, 2013 Thanks guys! And I didn't even think to post it on the OB forum:)
