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6b puerp sepsis 13sept2011
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Puerperal Sepsis
Maternal Health Division
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
Government of India
BEMoC - Presentation 6 (b)
Session 6b
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Maternal Health Division
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
Government of India
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Objectives
Define puerperal sepsis
Acquire skills to diagnose , manage and refer
cases of puerperal sepsis
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Maternal Health Division
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
Government of India
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Puerperal Sepsis
Definition:
Puerperal sepsis is an infection of the genital tract at any
time between the onset of rupture of membranes or labour
and the 42nd day following delivery or abortion in which any
two or more of the following signs and symptoms are
present:
Fever of >100.4 Fahrenheit (>38.5 ºC)
Abnormal, Foul smelling vaginal discharge
Lower abdominal pain
Subinvoluted uterus which is tender
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Maternal Health Division
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
Government of India
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How Puerperal Sepsis Occurs ?
Occurs due to colonization of the genital tract by
microorganisms
Organisms can be introduced from within (infection
of endogenous origin), or from outside (infection of
exogenous origin).
• Endogenous Infections: bacteria living within
vagina brought into uterus by pelvic
examination, instruments, dead tissue.
Microorganisms ascend into the uterus during
premature & PROM.
• Exogenous Infections: introduced from
outside by unclean hands, unsterile
instruments, Foreign substances & sexual
activity
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Maternal Health Division
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
Government of India
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How Puerperal Sepsis Occurs ?
Intrapartum:
• due to PROM & can cause Chorioamnionitis
Extrapartum:
• may be localized or
• can spread and lead to parametritis,
peritonitis, septicaemia & DIC
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Maternal Health Division
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
Government of India
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Risk Factors for Puerperal Sepsis
Patient-related
Poor patient hygiene
Pre-existing anaemia &
malnutrition
Pre-existing sexually
transmitted infections
(STIs)/RTIs
Not immunized against
tetanus
Pre-existing diabetes
Related to delivery
Failure to follow Asepsis
Frequent vaginal examinations
Manipulations high in the birth canal
Dead tissue in the birth canal
PROM
Prolonged/obstructed labour
C- section/ Instrumental delivery
Unrepaired vaginal/cervical
lacerations
PPH
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Maternal Health Division
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
Government of India
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Risk Factors For Puerperal Sepsis – Contd...
Related to health service delivery
Delivery by untrained persons
Lack of asepsis during delivery
Lack of routine postpartum care
Inadequate monitoring of the temperature during prolonged
labour and after delivery
Non-availability of proper antibiotics
Inadequate management with appropriate antibiotics in a
case in whom puerperal sepsis has set in
Further operative intervention in a case where puerperal
sepsis has set in
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Maternal Health Division
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
Government of India
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Causes of Fever in Puerperium
Infectious
Localized infection of vaginal/cervical laceration or
episiotomy
Infection of a laceration or episiotomy which has spread
to the underlying soft tissue
Ischiorectal abscess
Endometritis
Salpingitis
Parametritis
Generalized peritonitis
Septic thrombophlebitis
Cystitis
Acute Pyelonephritis
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Maternal Health Division
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
Government of India
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Causes of Fever in Puerperium: Infectious –
Contd...
Tubo-ovarian abscess;
Broad ligament abscess;
Abscess in the pouch of Douglas
Abscesses at other sites in the abdomen or chest
Septicaemia
Septic shock
Breast infection such as mastitis or, at a later stage, breast
abscess
UTI
Malaria
Wound infection
Thromboembolic disorders (superficial thrombophlebitis &
DVT)
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Maternal Health Division
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
Government of India
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Causes of Fever in Puerperium
Non – Infectious
Dehydration
Tissue trauma
Reaction to foetal proteins
Breast engorgement
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Maternal Health Division
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
Government of India
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Causes of Fever in Puerperium
Most common causes are
Endometritis
Breast engorgement, mastitis, breast abscess
Urinary tract infection
Leg vein thrombosis
Non obstetric causes
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Maternal Health Division
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
Government of India
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Features of Puerperal Sepsis
High grade fever
Tachycardia, hypotension
Excessive or foul smelling discharge
Persistent lower abdominal pain
On abdominal examination, uterus feels soft,
tender and subinvoluted
On per speculum examination, foul smelling
purulent discharge is seen which may be
blood stained.
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Maternal Health Division
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
Government of India
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Management of Puerperal Fever
Detailed history regarding onset, severity and
associated symptoms
Complete physical examination including general,
systemic and local examination
Manage according to the underlying cause
Blood & urine for routine & microscopic investigation
Encourage increased oral fluid intake
Cold sponging to help decrease temperature
Antibiotics
Treat the cause
Refer if required
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Maternal Health Division
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
Government of India
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Management of Puerperal Sepsis
If the general condition of the woman is non toxic i.e., low
grade fever & pulse not rapid, give her a combination of
oral antibiotics
• Ampicillin 500 mg. QDS PLUS
• Tab Metronidazole 400mg. TDS PLUS
• Inj Gentamicin 80 mg. TDS
Rule out presence of retained placental bits
Monitor vitals every 2 hrly.
Watch for 24 hrs
If vital signs improving, then complete the course of
Antibiotic
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Maternal Health Division
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
Government of India
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Management of puerperal sepsis
If fever persists after 72 hours of initiating
antibiotics:
Re-evaluate and consider other causes of fever
Consider if antibiotic cover sufficient; and
REFER to FRU
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Maternal Health Division
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
Government of India
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Management of Puerperal Sepsis
If the general condition of the woman is toxic i.e.,
with high grade fever & rapid pulse
Start her on intravenous fluids and
Give her the first dose of IV antibiotics:
• Ampicillin 1 gm IV PLUS
• Tab Metronidazole 500mg PLUS
• Inj Gentamicin 80 mg IM
Rule out presence of retained placental bits
Refer the woman to FRU immediately
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Maternal Health Division
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
Government of India
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Management of Puerperal Sepsis
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Maternal Health Division
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
Government of India
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Prevention
Puerperal sepsis is to a great extent preventable;
Measures to be taken in
• Antenatal Period:
Improve Hb level to > 11 gms %
Treat any septic focus (skin, throat etc.)
• Intranatal Period:
Asepsis during delivery
• Postpartum Period:
Maintain perineal hygiene
Use of clean sanitary pad
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Maternal Health Division
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
Government of India
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Key Messages
Puerperal sepsis is important cause of
maternal mortality and morbidity
It is, to a great extent, preventable
Early detection and treatment helps complete
recovery
Serious cases require referral