What it means
Massage is used for comfort and pain relief, for example a back rub or massage during labor. After birth, the nurse massages the top of the uterus (fundal massage) to help it tighten and slow bleeding.
For the nurse
Never massage a leg that may have a blood clot, and do not rub reddened skin over a bony area, which can deepen pressure damage.
At a glance
| Spanish | masaje |
|---|---|
| Also written | massages |
Related terms
deep vein thrombosis
A blood clot in a deep vein, most often in the leg or pelvis.
fundus
The rounded top or base of a hollow organ, most often the top of the uterus.
uterine atony
Weak or absent tightening of the uterus muscle after childbirth.