What are the other terms for Abruptio Placenta?
Accidental Hemorrhage or Ablatio Placenta
What is the first type of AP?
Concealed, covert, or central type; the classic type
What is the second type of AP?
Marginal, overt, external bleeding type
What is the third type of AP?
Complete separation
How does AP affect the woman in terms of bleeding?
Painful vaginal bleeding
How does AP affect the abdomen?
Rigid, boardlike, and painful abdomen
How does AP affect the uterus?
Enlarged uterus d/t concealed bleeding
How does AP affect the woman if in labor?
Can cause tetanic contractions with the absence of alternating contraction and relaxation of the uterus