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Uterine Atony

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

Blood Loss (Excessive)HypovolemiaHypotensionTachycardiaShockAnemiaBronchospasm riskAvoid HypertensionAvoid Beta AgonistsFull StomachRSIAspirationMassive TransfusionUterine Atony

Pathophysiology

Uterine atony is failure of the corpus uteri myometrium to contract adequately in response to the endogenous oxytocin released during delivery. Hemostasis at the placental bed is mechanical: the...

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