Uterine Inversion Model

Objectives

Create a uterus which:

• Can be used with any obstetric simulation pelvis
• Will undergo inversion when manipulated by a confederate bedside RN
• Can be replaced by the obstetrician
• Will be extremely boggy until sufficient uterotonics are employed
• May also have an adherent placenta attached

Simulation PDF

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