O86.0-4/O86.8
DESCRIPTION
Clinical features include a temperature ≥ 38°C (usually ≥ 2 days), often accompanied by offensive vaginal discharge (lochia) and/or abdominal pain within the first 10 days postpartum.
GENERAL MEASURES
- Monitor vital parameters, e.g. Hb, pulse, BP, temperature.
- Treat for shock if indicated.
MEDICINE TREATMENT
- Ceftriaxone, IV, 1 g as a single dose.
CAUTION: USE OF CEFTRIAXONE
Do not administer calcium-containing fluids, e.g. Ringer-Lactate, concurrently with ceftriaxone.
AND
- Metronidazole, oral, 400 mg as a single dose.
REFERRAL
All cases.