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Method for collecting postpartum fluid loss

  • US 4,105,019 A
  • Filed: 04/25/1977
  • Issued: 08/08/1978
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/11/1976
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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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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