cesarean adj. 剖腹产的; n. 剖腹产
Endometritis n. [妇产] 子宫内膜炎
malaise n. 不舒服;心神不安 速
lochia n. 恶露;产褥排泄物
Postpartum adj. 产后的 adv. 在产后 uterine adj. 子宫的;同母异父的 tachycardia n. [内科] 心动过速;心跳过
Postpartum infectious complications are common after cesarean delivery. Endometritis (infection of the uterine lining) is usually identified by fever, malaise, tachycardia, abdominal pain, uterine tenderness, and sometimes abnormal or foul-smelling lochia. Fever may also be the only symptom of endometritis.
Background
Endometritis has been reported to occur in up to 24% of patients in elective cesarean delivery and up to approximately 60% of patients undergoing nonelective or emergency section. Risk factors for endometritis include cesarean delivery, prolonged rupture of membranes, prolonged labor with multiple vaginal examinations, intrapartum fever, and low socioeconomic status. Patients with low socioeconomic status may have received inadequate prenatal care.