Where to inject anesthetic for abortion

Nowadays, people's sexual concepts have become more and more open, and premarital sex is not uncommon. Although it is recommended that people take contraceptive measures if they do not want or cannot have children, many women still get pregnant unexpectedly. In this case, you can choose to have an abortion. The anesthetic for abortion surgery is usually injected into the arm. Here I will introduce you to some knowledge related to abortion!

1. Indications

1. Those who want to terminate pregnancy within 10 weeks of pregnancy without contraindications;

2. Those who are not suitable to continue pregnancy due to certain diseases or genetic diseases.

2. Contraindications

1. The acute phase of various diseases: acute myocardial infarction, acute cerebral infarction, acute hepatitis, acute blood system diseases, acute kidney diseases, acute surgical diseases, etc. Inflammation of reproductive organs, such as vaginitis, acute suppurative cervicitis or subacute cervicitis, acute or chronic pelvic inflammatory disease, sexually transmitted diseases, etc., which have not been treated;

2. Those who are unable to assume lithotomy position due to illness or injury;

3. Patients with poor general condition and unable to tolerate surgery;

4. If the body temperature is above 37.5℃ twice before the operation, the operation will be postponed.

3. Surgical steps

1. The operator should wear clean work clothes, a hat, a mask, wash hands and wear sterile gloves;

2. Oral misoprostol before surgery can soften the cervix, reduce cervical damage, prevent cervical adhesions and reduce intraoperative bleeding;

3. The patient takes the lithotomy position, and the vulva and vagina are routinely disinfected and the vulva is covered with a sterile towel;

4. Detailed review of the position, size and bilateral adnexa of the uterus;

5. Use a speculum to dilate the vagina, use a probe to detect the depth of the uterine cavity in the direction of the uterus, and use a cervical dilator to gently dilate the cervix in a pen-like manner.

6. Suction the uterine cavity to ensure that the gestational sac and surrounding tissues are sucked out cleanly.

IV. Postoperative Treatment

1. Observe for 1-2 hours after surgery and pay attention to bleeding and lower abdominal pain. Pay attention to rest and strengthen nutrition after leaving the hospital. After the abortion, you should rest in bed for 2-3 days, and gradually increase your activity time to reduce the incidence of intrauterine blood accumulation. Do not engage in heavy physical labor or work in cold water within half a month after the abortion to avoid catching cold. Pay attention to increasing nutrition, eat more protein-rich foods such as fish, meat, eggs, bean products, and fresh vegetables rich in vitamins to promote early repair of damaged endometrium;

2. Keep the vulva clean. Sexual intercourse and bathing are strictly prohibited within one month. After an abortion, the cervix has not completely closed and the endometrium also has a process of repair. During this period, special attention should be paid to keeping the vulva clean and hygienic, and the sanitary napkins and underwear used should be washed and changed frequently.

3. Observe the bleeding. If vaginal bleeding lasts for more than one week after an abortion, or is even accompanied by lower abdominal pain, fever, turbid and smelly leucorrhea, and other abnormal symptoms, you should go to the hospital for a follow-up visit in time.