In medicine ,
atony (pronounced /ˈæ. tʰoʊ. ni/) (or "atonia", or the adjective "atonic") refers to a muscle that has lost its strength.
Kaynak: AtonyUterine
atony is a loss of tone in the uterine musculature. Normally, contraction of the uterine muscle compresses the vessels and
Kaynak: Uterine atonyIntestinal
atony or paralysis : Paralysis of the intestine is often termed paralytic ileus. To be termed "paralytic ileus", the intestinal
Kaynak: IleusIt can be associated with uterine
atony It may also be associated with adenomyosis References : Category:Pathology of pregnancy, childbirth
Kaynak: Boggy uterusCauses of postpartum hemorrhage are uterine
atony , trauma , retained placenta , and coagulopathy , commonly referred to as the "four Ts
Kaynak: Postpartum hemorrhageUsed in postpartum hemorrhage caused by uterine
atony not controlled by other methods. Unlabeled use: Hemorrhagic Cystitis. PID. Contraindicated
Kaynak: CarboprostContraindications: Uterine
atony during labor. Severe kidney disorders Severe liver disorders Severe heart disorders Vascular disease s
Kaynak: Oxytocin/ergometrineHowever, they may have side effects, such as bowel and bladder
atony . These drugs, with the exception of labetalol, are not used if
Kaynak: Hypertensive encephalopathygastroesophageal reflux disease , paralytic ileus, intestinal
atony of the elderly or debilitated patient, megacolon, toxic megacolon
Kaynak: OxybutyninUterine
atony may result from muscular exhaustion after unusually strong and rapid labor. There may be infection as a result of unsterile
Kaynak: Precipitate deliveryretention resulting from general anesthetic or diabetic neuropathy of the bladder, or to treat gastrointestinal
atony (lack of muscular tone).
Kaynak: Bethanechol