Giving birth can be an amazing experience for a woman; however, there are a multitude of complications that may occur related to the trauma of delivery. After a woman gives birth, there are a multitude of assessments a nurse must perform that to prevent these complications. The acronym “BUBBLEHE” is an assessment tool that nurses utilize as a guide to ensure the post-partum mother is assessed properly. This paper will discuss each component of BUBBLEHE more in depth.
The acronym BUBBLEHE stands for B-Breasts, U-Uterus, B-Bladder, B-Bowels, L-Lochia, H-Homan’s sign, E-Episiotomy and perineum. The BUBBLEHE’s focus is a head-to-toe type assessment tool. While performing the assessment, many nurses utilize the time to also provide patient education.
The acronym BUBBLEHE stands for B-Breasts, U-Uterus, B-Bladder, B-Bowels, L-Lochia, H-Homan’s sign, E-Episiotomy and perineum. The BUBBLEHE’s focus is a head-to-toe type assessment tool. While performing the assessment, many nurses utilize the time to also provide patient education.