Method for collecting postpartum fluid loss
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1. A method for collecting postpartum fluid loss which comprises:
- providing a postpartum fluid loss receptacle having a first sheet of flexible material that is essentially nonabsorbent to body fluids, the first sheet having a first end portion forming a first pocket and a second end portion, the first end portion of the first sheet being folded and defining a first edge and a second edge, the edges having a common point, the first edge being sealingly attached to the second edge continuously along a line extending from the common point, the receptacle further including a second pocket smaller than the first pocket;
placing the second end portion of said first sheet of the receptacle under the buttocks of a patient, said second pocket being positioned under the flap of said first sheet;
collecting primarily the amniotic fluid in the first pocket of said first sheet;
opening said second pocket; and
collecting primarily the blood within said second pocket.
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Abstract
A method for collecting postpartum fluid loss utilizing a receptacle in the form of a sheet which is positioned beneath the patient. The receptacle includes a first pocket formed by folding an edge of a non-absorbent sheet upon itself and sealing it together, and a second pocket attached to said sheet above said first pocket. The pockets collect amniotic fluid and blood, respectively, and include graduations to permit measurement of the amount of the fluid.
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1. A method for collecting postpartum fluid loss which comprises:
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providing a postpartum fluid loss receptacle having a first sheet of flexible material that is essentially nonabsorbent to body fluids, the first sheet having a first end portion forming a first pocket and a second end portion, the first end portion of the first sheet being folded and defining a first edge and a second edge, the edges having a common point, the first edge being sealingly attached to the second edge continuously along a line extending from the common point, the receptacle further including a second pocket smaller than the first pocket; placing the second end portion of said first sheet of the receptacle under the buttocks of a patient, said second pocket being positioned under the flap of said first sheet; collecting primarily the amniotic fluid in the first pocket of said first sheet; opening said second pocket; and collecting primarily the blood within said second pocket. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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