Uterine Massage
 - First line treatment for uterine atony
 - Begin with firm massage of the uterine fundus through the abdominal wall
 - Advance to bimanual uterine compression if bleeding continues 
 - External hand compresses and massages uterus
 - Hand placed internally in fist to massage anterior aspect of uterus
 - Avoid downward massage with internal hand (can cause uterine inversion or injure blood vessels)

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Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD · 6 years ago
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