Image Based Question-66650

Rate of involution of an organ shown in the picture below is ?

A. 0.75 cm per day.

B. 1 cm per day.

C. 1.25 cm per day.

D. 1.5 cm per day.

Correct Answer » C Explanation

Organ shown in the picture above represents uterus.

During the first 24 hours after delivery, the level of the uterus remains constant; thereafter there is a steady decrease in height by 1.25 cm (half inch) in 24 hours, so that by the end of 2^d week, the uterus becomes a pelvic organ

Remember:

• Puerperium period: 6 weeks after delivery

• Involution of uterus is complete by: 6 weeks

• Uterus becomes a pelvic organ: 2 weeks after the delivery

• MC cause of puerperal infection: Streptococcus

• MC route of puerperal infection: Direct spread.