Maternal and newborn

REEDA

Redness, Edema, Ecchymosis, Discharge, Approximation

The five features described when a wound or an episiotomy site is assessed for healing.

What each letter stands for

  1. 1 Redness.
  2. 2 Edema — swelling.
  3. 3 Ecchymosis — bruising.
  4. 4 Discharge.
  5. 5 Approximation — whether the wound edges meet.

How it gets tested

The A is the tested letter, because approximation is the one feature that is about the wound’s structure rather than its appearance.

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